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This is a subreddit for all things Portland, Maine!

This is a subreddit is for all things Portland, Maine!

Rules:

Stick to the Reddit Content Policy.

Please check with the mods before posting a survey, or promoting your business.

No moving or tourism related threads please. They will be removed. Instead use the top sticky post to interact with the locals.

Visiting Portland:

Check out our wiki and post in the moving and tourism sticky thread to get local recommendations.

Additionally check out Visit Portland to plan your trip, get local recommendations, and see upcoming events.

Moving to Portland:

Check out our wiki and post in the moving and tourism sticky post to get answers to your questions.

Here's the quick breakdown: There's no "bad" part of Portland. The Peninsula is the walkable downtown urban area. Everything outside of that is suburban neighborhood with light mixed retail.

If you are looking for a place to rent, Craigslist is the recommended site.

City Resources:

Report city problems (burned out streetlight, safety issues, potholes, broken park equipment, etc...) with See Click Fix. The phone app is recommended so you can send a photo.

City News directly from the city communications office can be found here.

Get City Alerts from Stay Connected right to your phone or email.

Public Health Resources are available at the India Street Clinic

Find City Council and committee meetings at the Agenda and Minutes Center

Related Subreddits:

Sound of the Old Port (information on music and other shows in Portland)

Maine (discussions on all things related to the state of Maine)

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New art by Market Street Eats

I say new but maybe this has been here for awhile and my dumb ass has walked by and not noticed

2 Comments
2024/11/01
18:13 UTC

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Halloween parties this weekend?

Just moved to Portland as in I'm getting my apartment keys in about a hour lol. I'm 22 and wanna meet people or do something so does anyone have any reccomendations. I live right near downtown btw

4 Comments
2024/11/01
17:58 UTC

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Thanks for the great weekend, Portland!

Hi everyone, I solo-visited Portland this past weekend. I had a spectacular time! The food and scenery were great, and the people I met were very friendly. I saw the Portland Art Museum (and other galleries), Peaks Island, a lighthouse (Bug Light), the Cryptozoology Museum, a ghost tour (the Rum Riot ghost tour), Old Port, and the Eastern Promenade. I also had so much good food, the food scene here is incredible. Looking forward to coming back soon!

2 Comments
2024/11/01
17:13 UTC

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Found Dog - Munjoy Hill

I found this dog on the corner of Beckett and Moody - no tags, animal control is on its way, but wanted to post in case anyone is looking for their pup

2 Comments
2024/11/01
16:31 UTC

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Folk music jams?

Hey all, are there any folk music jams in Portland? Or, does anyone want to start one? That could mean old time country, sea shanties, whatever. I'm new to the area and looking to make friends, sing, and have an excuse to pull out the old banjo. Any ideas welcome!

5 Comments
2024/11/01
16:22 UTC

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ISO acorns

I know I’m pretty late in the season but I’m looking for acorns. My tree lost most of its branches and the rest we snagged by squirrels. Anyone have any left I could come and collect or know of any oaks trees in parks?

5 Comments
2024/11/01
15:48 UTC

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Halloween Decor

Went all out with a smoke machine this year + full sized candy. Fairly limited trick or treaters tho sadly. Not shown: 12 foot skeleton slightly removed from all this

7 Comments
2024/11/01
15:14 UTC

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Air Pollution / that Special Somethin' in West End Tonight?

Anyone have any details on what may be going on this evening in terms of the air pollution in the West End. The West End has a nasty kerosene / diesel / fuel oil smell to it—and no, it isn't the smell of pumpkins sintering. Is it the weather? It just seems worse than usual.

8 Comments
2024/11/01
05:13 UTC

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Any good recommendations going out for 35+?

We are two 35 yr old women out of town looking for a nice spot that has a good crowd, music drinks. We’ve been to Portland couple of times and always ended up at Henry’s (?) but would love to know if there are other places that would be worth going. Interested in good music, drinks, chill vibe & crow 30-35 +

18 Comments
2024/11/01
02:56 UTC

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GPmetro #4

so the number 4 tonight just decided to stop running? leaving people stranded in westbrook. What wonderful service you provide.

2 Comments
2024/11/01
02:36 UTC

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Watch out!

6 Comments
2024/11/01
01:09 UTC

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Evil clown on the loose

Careful out there kids! 🤡

40 Comments
2024/10/31
23:18 UTC

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Happy Halloween! Who's spinning what??

King Diamond!! Blue/purple vinyl🥰

9 Comments
2024/10/31
22:34 UTC

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Has anyone heard of the grateful dog animal rescue?

I came across some new dogs they posted on pet finder. But it’s so hard to tell what’s a scam these days. I went through another organization and had a bad experience, for which I will not name.

Is it legit, anybody adopted through them?

9 Comments
2024/10/31
21:15 UTC

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another one bites the dust

35 Comments
2024/10/31
19:42 UTC

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Interesting: Both the Chamber's "Keep It Local Portland" PAC and the Republican Astroturf "Working Families First" PAC have hired Republican Consultant Lance Dutson and use DC-based Cornerstone Consulting

Keep It Local Portland PAC, funded entirely by the Chamber of Commerce: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/c68b8a65-cf1b-4534-923a-a3aa77320cff?cache=1800

And slumlord Ned Payne's Working Families First PAC: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/99acfaaa-cae4-4b04-af89-cbcdd22a4f45?cache=1800

Both have the same treasurer: Alice Gomez of Cornerstone: https://cgagroup.com/people/alice-gomez/

Both have hired LFD (Lance F. Dutson) Strategies, which is Republican operative Lance Dutson: https://redhillstrategies.com/about-us/

26 Comments
2024/10/31
18:44 UTC

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Halloween in Portland

Drop events and such down below so my friends and I can get an idea of what’s going on in Portland tonight for Halloween. Thanks 👊

3 Comments
2024/10/31
18:18 UTC

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Where to advertise short term rental

I am relocating and looking for a short term renter for my east end townhouse beginning 12/1 (or sooner) for 3-6 months. Furnished with all utilities included. Where is the best place to advertise?

3 Comments
2024/10/31
17:46 UTC

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That's all folks

4 Comments
2024/10/31
17:32 UTC

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Sushi and margaritas?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a great sushi restaurant that also makes a fresh margarita? You know, none of that fluorescent green sour mix, we want the good stuff, but also craving sushi. I’ve been to a few places like this in my travels, but still in search of here in Portland.

12 Comments
2024/10/31
16:49 UTC

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Refillable toiletries locally?

I’ve tried GoGoRefill in South Portland. They have excellent products but are very pricey - over $100 for a gallon of body wash, for example. Any other sources?

5 Comments
2024/10/31
16:23 UTC

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“Working Families First” Seems To Be Republican AstroTurf

It’s not illegal I don’t think, but to just blatantly lie and mislead on these signs is distasteful. We need to publicize the organizers of these groups.

23 Comments
2024/10/31
16:16 UTC

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Best lunch not in old port

Heading up soon. Going to be spending some time on idustrial drive. Looking for a solid place not in old port west of 295 for lunch. I've heard about bird and co. Open to most places.

9 Comments
2024/10/31
14:40 UTC

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2024/10/31
13:44 UTC

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