Communities

Discover the Communities of Greater Portland

• Visit the City of Portland's website to learn more about Maine's commercial and cultural capital.
• Browse the Town of Falmouth's website to learn more about this historic and vibrant coastal gem. Get connected with community events, businesses and more on AmericanTown's Falmouth page.
• Falmouth's neighbor to the north, the Town of Yarmouth, is known for its historic Main Street and coastal location.
• The charming Town of Cumberland preserves Maine's agricultural heritage through its many working farms and yearly fair.
• The Town of Freeport's bustling outlets are only part of the story. Learn more about this coastal community at its website.
• A quick commute from Portland, the City of Westbrook is being transformed from an industrial city to an arts and commerce hub.

City Comparison

• Explore different neighborhood schools, profiles, cost of living and more online here.

Local Business Organizations

• Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Portland Region
  • Portland Chamber of Commerce
  • Westbrook Chamber of Commerce
  • Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
• Freeport Merchants Association Website
• Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce

Local Schools, Libraries and Cultural Offerings

• Public Schools (Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Freeport)
• Private Schools (Waynflete, North Yarmouth Academy, Breakwater, Cricket Hunt School, Cheverus High School, Catherine McAuley High School and more)
• The University of Maine System, The Maine Community College System, Maine College of Art, Bates College, Bowdoin College and Colby College
• Portland Public Library, Westbrook Public Libraries (Walker Memorial and Warren Memorial), Falmouth Memorial Library, Yarmouth's Merrill Memorial Library, Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library and Freeport Community Library
• Portland's Downtown Arts District and the popular First Friday Art Walk
• The Maine Historical Society, the Children's Museum of Maine, Greater Portland Landmarks, Yarmouth Historical Society, Falmouth Historical Society, Freeport Historical Society and Westbrook Historical Society
• The Portland Museum of Art, the Portland Symphony, Portland Stage Company, PCA Great Performances, PORT Opera, SPACE Gallery, Whitney Art Works, Elizabeth Moss Art Gallery and more

School Consolidation

Check back frequently for the latest updates on the progress of this controversial initiative.

• Read the FAQ about the proposed consolidation of Falmouth, North Yarmouth and Cumberland into a regional school unit.
• Browse the presentation from the Falmouth and MSAD 51 Reorganization Planning Comittee's Consolidation Forum.

Local Media, Weather and More

• Local weather for Greater Portland
• Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, The Forecaster North edition (Falmouth, Cumberland, Freeport and Yarmouth), South edition and Portland edition, The Maine Switch, Gorham Westbrook Gazette, American Journal (Westbrook) and MaineBiz
• WMTW/ABC-8, WCSH/NBC-6, WGME/CBS-13 and FOX 23