City with a small town feel
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11/26/2008
Portland Maine is a great place to live if you can handle the slow pace of change. The city now has a Whole Grocers...which was was the most exciting thing to come to town in a few years.
After living in the city for 4 years, I felt I had done and seen everything there is to do. However, the city does have a nice safe feel to it. Even the downtown area, which has its share of late night bars & clubs, is pretty safe to walk at any hour. As a female, I have never felt unsafe in Portland.
If you are a dog lover, Portland is a great place to live. There is a great walking path along the harbor as well as a beaches that allows dogs, and many shops in the down town area are dog friendly.
Overall the city has a very laid back feel. The people are genuine and its easy to strike up a conversation with strangers.
As a 30 something, married with no kids, its a very easy place to live. But young, single or those who bore easily, may enjoy Portland as a weekend trip but not as a final destination.
teri | Falmouth, ME