Portland

Portland is a city in Maine with a population of over 66,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the largest city in the state and is located in Cumberland County.

According to Britannica, Portland became a town in 1786 and is named for the Isle of Portland in England. It was also the capital of the state until 1831.

Some of the attractions in Portland include the Portland Museum of Art, Portland Head Light, Bug Light, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the Old Port. It is also home to the University of Southern Maine campus and the University of New England.

You'll also find a variety of one-of-a-kind restaurants, breweries, shops and more.

The minor league baseball team Portland Sea Dogs make Hadlock Field their home.

Weather-US.com reports that the coldest month in Portland is January and the warmest is in July.

Portland, Maine, Quick Facts

Elevation: 62′
Population: 66,215
Zipcode: 04019, 04050, 04101, 04102, 04103, 04108, 04109
Area Code: 207

People Keep Stopping at This South Portland, Maine, Intersection That Has No Stop Sign

A short stretch of road near the Maine Mall in South Portland is a constant headache due to easily-fixable driver error.

Joey

This Popular City (Not Portland) Is the Fastest Growing in Maine

According to U.S. Census data, this city in the Pine Tree State is the fastest-growing in terms of population, and no, it’s not Portland.

Jordan Verge

Tic Taco's Owners Are the Best Part of Portland's Mexican Scene

Tic Taco is a little Mexican take-out window located inside of One City Center in Portland, Maine. The owners are the perfect example of loving what you do every single day, and it shows through everything they do and serve. Here's one personal story that will also put a smile on your face.

Krissy

Where Did the Magical Fairy Houses Go on Mackworth Island Maine?

Did anybody else notice the lack of fairy houses in the woods of Mackworth Island this year?! Typically there's at least a few built and tucked back in there, but lately I haven't been able to find even one.

Krissy

Maine's 'Bumble Bee Bandit' Really Went Hard On This One Building

I had talked about the painted bees in One City Center in Portland on air on Krissy in the Morning, and the next day I woke up to a new huge bee painted on the building across from mine. That wasn't the only thing painted way above the roof tops. The mysterious bee bandit had also spray painted my name ontop of a building. Check this out:

Krissy

These are the 5 Best Places in Greater Portland, Maine, to Watch the Sunset

Looking for the best spot to watch the sun go down in Portland, Maine? Whether you’re planning a date or just looking to unwind with friends or your significant other after a long day, these are the prime spots in Greater Portland.

Rob Riccitelli

These Weird Contraptions in Portland, Maine Are Watching You

I've seen two of these odd-looking things in Portland, Maine, and found out what they are.

Lori Voornas

Here's Why Mainer's are Painting Purple Polka Dots in the Streets

Portland Trails and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine are responsible for the adorable purple warning signs.

Krissy

Noah Kahan Spotted at This Popular Maine Pizza Restaurant

The ‘Stick Season’ singer made an unexpected stop at this Pine Tree State pizza staple over Labor Day weekend.

Jordan Verge

Portland, Maine, Named One of the 21 Best Fall Cities in America

Portland was one of just three New England cities to get crowned Autumn's best.

Chris Sedenka

Cruise Ship in Portland Has More People Than Pop. of Oxford, ME

That giant cruise ship in Portland, Maine is the Norwegian Breakaway.

Lori Voornas

Was 2024 the Hottest Maine Summer on Record?

Labor Day may marked the unofficial end of summer, and apparently that's the end of the meteorological summer as well. It certainly felt like a hot one, but was it the hottest Maine summer on record?

Rob Riccitelli

Maine's Best Spot for Nachos is Found in Portland

Love Food named Taco Escobarr's nachos the best you can find in Maine.

Chris Sedenka

Portland Restaurant to Open New Location at Rock Row in Westbrook

As Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine, hurdles toward completion of their medical campus, a Portland restaurant will add a second location to the fray.

Joey

Silly's Restaurant is Returning But Not in Portland, Maine

Once a Portland, Maine favorite, Silly's is returning as a sit-down restaurant in the not-too-distant future

Joey

Weirdly Funny Maine Idea for Kids; Set Up a Lobster Stand

Okay, hear me out on this one. I've been seeing the whole TikTok trend where grown adults are setting up their own lemonade stands to pay for their college debt the same way we used to as kids. Let's change the game for Maine.

Krissy