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Big Trash? Tag it & Take it to the Curb  (5/11/2012)
City launches new bulky item disposal program Monday, May 14, 2012. More

City Begins Installation of New Parking Stations May 14, 2012  (5/11/2012)
Solar powered pay stations will improve accessibility and ease of street parking. Pay stations will go live May 21. More

Traffic Advisory - High Street 5/10  (5/10/2012)
Manhole repairs are underway on High Street at Cumberland Avenue and as a result traffic on High Street will be reduced to one lane until tomorrow morning. More

How Many Miles Do You Need to Walk to Burn Off that Soda?  (5/10/2012)
Back Cove Trail mile markers track more than distance this Friday. More

Notice for Casco Bay Parking Garage Customers  (5/10/2012)
Spring cleaning planned for May 11th. Parking garage customers will need to park at alternate garage. More

Traveling Congress Street to Get Easier  (5/9/2012)
City to host public meeting to discuss plans to improve travels needs for Outer Congress. More

Portland Walkways Installed for National Bike to School Day  (5/8/2012)
Lincoln Middle School students take advantage of new routes. More

Arbor Day Celebration at Evergreen Cemetery  (5/7/2012)
Public invited to learn more about a cherished open space. More

No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Memorial Day  (5/7/2012)
Residents who normally receive collection services on Monday will have their trash/recycling collected the Saturday before, May 26th. Island residents will have their collection the following day, Tuesday, May 29th. More

Roundtable with Maine Leaders to Discuss Climate Change  (5/3/2012)
May 17th discussion features Curt Spalding, EPA Regional Administrator. More

Barron Center Celebrates 30 Years  (5/2/2012)
City hopes community will join in the celebration by volunteering their time More

Melting Ice Leads to New Surface  (5/2/2012)
Energy efficiency projects will improve the skating at the Portland Ice Arena. More

Little Water Girl Kicks-Off Tour of City’s Art  (5/1/2012)
Public Arts Committee to lead a brief discussion on popular public artwork during May 4th First Friday Art Walk. More

High School Students Witness the Dangers of Drinking While Driving  (5/1/2012)
Portland Police and Fire to simulate emergency response to fatal car crash on Cumberland Avenue. Cumberland Avenue closed to traffic from 9:00 AM - 10 AM Wednesday, May 2. More

Traffic Advisory - Allen Avenue & Washington Avenue 5/1-6/1  (4/30/2012)
Starting tomorrow, May 1st, and continuing through the month, construction work for a combined sewer overflow abatement project will cause delays at the intersection of Allen Avenue and Washington Avenue between the hours of 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. More

Portland Police Department Turns to New Media to Recruit the Best   (4/30/2012)
You Tube videos highlight exciting employment opportunities with the department. More

Portland Celebrates Art in Our Front Yard  (4/26/2012)
Public Arts Committee to feature city’s public art collection during First Friday Art Walk beginning May 4th. More

Police Department Offers Basic Self Defense Class for Women in May  (4/25/2012)
Rape Aggression Defense course to offer real life defense tools and tactics More

Notice of Public Comment Period, April 21-May 21, for HUD Consolidated Plan  (4/23/2012)
Thirty day public comment period for HUD Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan. More

Sidewalk Repair for Congress Street  (4/23/2012)
Beginning tomorrow, April 24, and continuing through the month, crews will be replacing bricks for sidewalks along Congress Street from Park Street to High Street. More

Road Crack Sealing Work Begins April 18  (4/18/2012)
Crews to seal cracks in major arterials and residential areas to extend lifespan of the street. More

Kayak and Dinghy Rack Rentals Available at the East End Beach Boat Launch  (4/12/2012)
City installs Iron Rangers, a self-service pay station for use of the boat launch. More

Portland Tops the Charts  (4/11/2012)
Travel & Leisure and GoLocal of Providence RI give Portland top marks for its hip factor and quality of life More

Portland School Budget Vote May 15th   (4/9/2012)
As part of the state’s consolidation law, a citywide referendum must be held to approve school budget. More

Portland Named One of America’s Greenest Cities  (4/4/2012)
Travel & Leisure ranks Portland #7 crediting parks, farm-to-table restaurants and pedestrian friendliness. More

Opportunities for Public to Weigh in on School and City Budgets  (4/3/2012)
With revenues stabilizing, $206 million budget maintains core service levels and includes several initiatives to enhance local government More

3rd Annual Maine Walks for Haiti  (3/22/2012)
5K walk or run around the Back Cove Trail, Saturday May 12, 2012. More

Forbes Names Portland Area One of Best Cities for Jobs this Spring  (3/21/2012)
Portland, South Portland and Biddeford area makes top ten list for employment opportunity More

2012 Spring and Summer Recreation Guides Available  (3/20/2012)
From summer camp to fitness programs, guide features numerous fun and affordable activities for all ages More

Mayor Brennan Stands Up for Marriage  (3/20/2012)
Portland Mayor joins Mayors from across the nation in support of the freedom to marry More

Swing into Spring!  (3/14/2012)
Portland’s Riverside Golf Course opens Monday, March 19, thanks to a mild winter and warm March. More

Portland celebrates its Greek Sister City  (3/14/2012)
Art exhibit Portes to display in both Portland and Mytilene. More

Looking for Parking in the Vicinity of Casco Bay Lines?  (2/7/2012)
Please click here for a list and map of the businesses that provide parking within the vicinity of Casco Bay Lines. This information also includes places that offer monthly parking rates as well. For more information, please call our Parking Control Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 874-8443. More

City Council Goes Live  (12/9/2011)
Council meetings now available online. More

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Portland is Maine's business, financial and retail capital and the largest city in the state. Seascapes and cityscapes blend harmoniously in Portland, perched on a peninsula, jutting out into island-studded Casco Bay. The metropolitan hub of Maine's south coast region, Portland is a progressive, lively city incorporating the character of yesteryear into a modern urban environment. Historic architecture blends gracefully with the new as you stroll along her working waterfront or the cobblestone streets of the restored Old Port section of the city.

With a metro population of 230,000, the Greater Portland area is home to almost one quarter of Maine's total population. The population of the city is 64,000.

Portland is an easygoing city with friendly, hardworking people.  Ranked nationally as one of the ten safest, culturally most fascinating US Cities and one of the top cities for doing business, housing is affordable, the schools and healthcare are outstanding.

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