| Portland is the largest city in the state
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| | not only the largest city in Maine but
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| of Maine. The city was originally called
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| | also the business, financial and retail
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| Machigonne by its first inhabitants. When
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| | capital of the state. About one third of
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| the first British settlement set base in
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| | the businesses of Portland are service
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| the city, the name was changed to Casco.
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| | related. Less than 10% are manufacturing,
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| The city underwent several name changes
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| | 20% retail and 10% government. The strong
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| before finally settling with Portland
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| | and ever growing economy has led to the
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| following the American Revolutionary War
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| | development of a very sound
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| in 1786.Portland borders South Portland,
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| | infrastructure.Portland is the county
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| Westbrook, and Falmout. Geographically,
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| | seat of Cumberland County, which
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| this city is placed on a peninsula and
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| | showcases a beautiful blend of history
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| juts out into the Casco Bay.Portland is
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| | and modernity.
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