Hi! I am a native of Portland, Maine! I absolutely love it here and the weather and cost of living is GREAT!
I used to live in the greater Portland area.  i was one of half a million people that lived there.
That is indeed a very large population! The culture here is very vast as well.
is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an active waterfront that supports fishing and commercial shipping. The Port of Portland is the largest tonnage seaport in New England. 
The city seal depicts a phoenix rising from ashes, which is a reference to the recoveries from four devastating fires. Portland was named after the English Isle of Portland, Dorset. In turn, the city of Portland, Oregon was named after Portland, Maine. Portland
Wandering Recollections of a Somewhat Busy Life", he writes, “'Verily, verily,' said I, 'if they take that position, here I will stay, till I am both rooted and grounded–grounded in the graveyard, if nowhere else.'” Indeed, he spent the rest of his life in Portland, re-establishing his law practice and a short-lived literary periodical called "The Yankee". He guided many an author or artist through critique and encouragement, among them Edgar Allan