Visitor's Guide 2018

VISIT PORTLAND VISIT PEOPLE Greater Portland is a metro area of people. Some come to work, some to play, some to meet, some to stay. ited States, and even worldwide. Greater Port- land hosts a vibrant arts scene, exceptional shopping, gourmet cuisine, and fabulous out- door recreation, all set amidst a backdrop of stunning natural beauty.

COLLEEN FRANCKE Lobsterman

My favorite thing about Portland (other than the fact that it is a waterfront town) is that it is pretty hip and vibrant, unexpectedly so. You really get the sense that people believe in keeping things local here. I love going out to the many islands in Casco Bay—there’s always somewhere new to explore. It is so wonderful living next to this natural resource! I moved from Cape Cod to go to Maine College of Art. But being born and raised by the water, it was only a matter of time before I found myself headed back to sea. I began working in aquaculture with one of the local “sea farms” in Casco Bay, and haven’t left since. Now I lobster [for Linda Kate Lobster] year-round and I am in the process of building my own oyster and kelp farm. Besides the natural beauty, I stay

here because of the community itself. There’s a lot of activity

around the arts, local farm-based restaurants, and tourism. On or off the water, this is a great place to be.

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