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South Portland, Maine

South Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state. Founded in 1895, as of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. Due to South Portland's close proximity to air, marine, rail, and highway transportation options, the city has become a center for retail and industry in the region.

Located at 43.6317, -70.2728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Maine College of Art

The Maine College of Art (MECA) is a fully accredited, degree-granting art college in the city of Portland, Maine. Founded in 1882, the Maine College of Art is the oldest arts educational institution in Maine. In addition to offering Bachelor, Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education and Master of Fine Arts degrees, the school has a continuing studies program for adults and high school students.

Located at 43.6558, -70.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Education in Portland, Maine, Educational institutions established in 1882, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, Maine, Maine College of Art

Cumberland County Civic Center

The Cumberland County Civic Center is a 6,733-seat multi-purpose arena, in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of $8 million, it is home to the Portland Pirates ice hockey team, various trade shows and the Maine Principals' Association high school basketball tournament. There are 6,733 permanent seats in the arena, and it seats up to 9,500 for concerts. The inside consists of one deck rising 24 rows, 14 seats across at its widest, and 30 separated sections around.

Located at 43.6556, -70.2592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Maine Supreme Judicial Court

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in the state of Maine's judicial system. Known as the Law Court when sitting as an appellate court, it is composed of seven justices, who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Maine Senate. Justices serve for seven-year terms, with no limit on the number of terms that they may serve. The Maine Court is one of the few state Supreme Courts in the United States authorized to issue advisory opinions.

Located at 43.6592, -70.2537 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Waynflete School

Waynflete School is a private, coeducational, college preparatory day school established in 1898 for early childhood education (from age 3) to twelfth grade, in Portland, Maine.

Located at 43.6463, -70.2693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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South Portland High School

South Portland High School is a secondary school located in South Portland, Maine. The current building was erected in 1952, with a gymnasium added in 1958, an annex in 1962, and an auditorium and cafeteria in 1997. http://renewsphs. org/13/the-brief-history-of-south-portland-high-school/ The building that had previously housed the high school became Mahoney Middle School. The current high school building is in poor repair, endangering the high school's accreditation.

Located at 43.6219, -70.2682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public high schools in Maine, Schools in Cumberland County, Maine, Education in South Portland, Maine

Howard C. Reiche Community School

The Howard C. Reiche Community School is a K–5 elementary school in the West End of Portland, Maine. Currently there is no principal. The school building was constructed in the 1970s. Buildings in a four-block area were demolished to make room for the school, which was built according to an open-plan design. The two-story building, occupying 5.2 acres, was designed for 371 students.

Located at 43.6504, -70.2672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Exchange Street

Exchange Street is a main commercial thoroughfare in the Old Port district of Portland, Maine, U.S.A. It features a number of designer clothing stores, as well as several small, locally-owned businesses. There are also a couple of coffee shops, one of which doubles as an Internet café. Exchange Street is known locally as the main hub of the Old Port. Before the 1970s, Exchange Street and the Old Port area had become largely run-down and deserted.

Located at 43.6572, -70.2546 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Portland, Maine

Portland Fish Pier

The Portland Fish Pier is a fishing pier located in Portland, Maine on the edge of the Fore River. It is a major hub for the commercial fishing industry, and is home to the Portland Fish Exchange, where over 20 million pounds (9,000 tonnes) of seafood a year are bought and sold. A fishermen's memorial is also located at the Pier. Due to the heavy commercial fishing industry presence, there is no ferry service at the Portland Fish Pier.

Located at 43.6514, -70.2538 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Portland, Maine, Piers in Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Port of Portland (Maine)

Portland Museum of Art

The Portland Museum of Art is an art museum in Portland, Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882, it is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District, and is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine.

Located at 43.6536, -70.2622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Becky's Diner

Becky's Diner is an historic, popular diner on Commercial Street in Portland, Maine. It is located on Portland's historic waterfront.

Located at 43.6507, -70.257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Portland, Maine, Restaurants established in 1991

Port of Portland (Maine)

The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England as well as a major seaport along the east coast of the United States. It is also the second largest oil port on the East Coast, processing 149,616,287 barrels of oil in 2007, mostly through the Portland-Montreal Pipe Line, and the largest foreign inbound transit tonnage port in the United States.

Located at 43.65, -70.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Portland, Maine, Ports and harbors of Maine, Transportation in Portland, Maine, Port of Portland (Maine)

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum is located in Portland, Maine, United States. The organization was founded in 1993 and contains a collection of rolling stock and artifacts from the 24 gauge narrow gauge railroads that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The organization operates a 1½ mile long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade.

Located at 43.6625, -70.245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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WJZP-LP

WJZP-LP (105.1 FM, "Jazz 105.1") is a low-power broadcast radio station in Portland, Maine, USA. The station currently broadcasts a community-based Jazz format, The station has been on the air since 2005. This station features monthly concerts of Maine jazz artists. These concerts are supported by local businesses and community members. WJZP leaders and supporters spoke out at the 2007 Federal Communications Commission hearing on media ownership issues, in Portland, ME.

Located at 43.661, -70.256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Portland Public Library

The Portland Public Library is the name of the public library system for Portland, Maine, USA. It is also the name of the city's main library which is located at 5 Monument Square on Congress Street in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland. The system also has three neighborhood branch locations: Burbank Branch, Peaks Island Branch, and Riverton Branch.

Located at 43.6577, -70.2591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a community college in South Portland, Maine, USA, and one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System.

Located at 43.648, -70.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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One City Center (Portland)

One City Center is an office building located in the Financial District in Monument Square, Portland, Maine. It is considered an icon of the Maine financial market. The building serves as the northern New England offices for Bank of America, and a Bank of America logo is featured at the building's highest point. It consists of 13 floors and features a 5-story atrium with a full service food court inside the building. The building was opened in 1987.

Located at 43.6576, -70.2573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1987, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine

Burning of Falmouth

The Burning of Falmouth (October 18, 1775) was an attack by a fleet of Royal Navy vessels on the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts (site of the modern city of Portland, Maine, and not to be confused with the modern towns of Falmouth, Massachusetts or Falmouth, Maine). The fleet was commanded by Captain Henry Mowat. The attack began with a naval bombardment which included incendiary shot, followed by a landing party meant to complete the town's destruction.

Located at 43.6548, -70.2536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Maine Historical Society

The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine and is located in Portland.

Located at 43.6568, -70.2603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Children's Museum of Maine

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, Maine and features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum & Theatre serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning.

Located at 43.6544, -70.2617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Portland, Maine, Children's museums in Maine

Charles Shipman Payson Building

The Charles Shipman Payson Building is the most recent expansion of the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) in Portland, Maine, located on the corner of High Street and Congress Square. Henry N. Cobb designed the Payson Building, which introduced over five times more gallery space than in the adjacent, historic PMA buildings. The building opened in 1983, after Mr.  Payson donated 17 Winslow Homer paintings and ten million dollars to the museum.

Located at 43.6539, -70.2625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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State Theatre (Portland, Maine)

The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture. It reopened as a 1,680 seat performing arts venue in 2010.

Located at 43.6539, -70.2636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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New England Bible College

New England Bible College is a small four-year coeducational Bible college in South Portland, Maine. There are on average 50 to 60 enrolled students each semester. It is the only Bible college in New England.

Located at 43.6241, -70.2518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Etz Chaim Synagogue

Etz Chaim Synagogue is a synagogue in the Old Port neighborhood in Portland, Maine. Located at 267 Congress Street, it is the only immigrant-era European-style synagogue remaining in Maine. It was founded in 1921 as an English-language synagogue, rather than a traditional Yiddish-language one.

Located at 43.6621, -70.2525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Synagogues in Maine, Religion in Portland, Maine, Buildings and structures in Portland, Maine, Religious organizations established in 1921

South Portland Public Library

The South Portland Public Library is the public library serving South Portland, Maine. In 1965, ground was broken for the $300,579 library building. The doors were opened for service to the public in 1966. The Memorial Branch Library was opened on Wescott Road in 1976.

Located at 43.634, -70.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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