Maine

eShirl

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4. I lived in Portland in the 80s

Thu Dec 20, 2012, 04:54 AM

Dec 2012

If I had to move there again I'd try to find a place in the Deering Oaks Park area or on the nearby peninsula somewhere (Portland's Old Port is on the peninsula). I can't speak to the gay scene in Portland specifically other than I remember in the 80s a gay dance club and a lesbian bar near the Old Port. A couple traditionally gay-friendly towns are Ogunquit and Hallowell, though I'm sure there are more.

Wish I could be more helpful with info about the University of Maine Law School though.

Portland has a decent public transportation system (non-existent in most areas of the state).

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Potentially moving to Maine- tell me about Portland!! [View all] cecilfirefox Dec 2012 OP

Other than freezing your ass off in winter, it's great. Warpy Dec 2012 #1

The weather in Maine is okay to me. :) :) nt cecilfirefox Dec 2012 #2

It better be Warpy Dec 2012 #9

nt msongs Dec 2012 #3

I lived in Portland in the 80s eShirl Dec 2012 #4

Portland is GREAT. Let me tell you a little about it. RBInMaine Dec 2012 #5

Thanks so much! :) I still got a semester to go- cecilfirefox Dec 2012 #10

Good beer town customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #6

I'm from NY but I've lived in ME Tien1985 Dec 2012 #7

My husband went to school in Maine. madaboutharry Dec 2012 #8

Thanks to all of you for such kind words and in depth descriptions! -> cecilfirefox Dec 2012 #11

It's restaurant heaven! mainer Dec 2012 #12

I live across the river in South Portland high density Jan 2013 #13