tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post6746531400781861094..comments2024-03-08T23:26:05.675-08:00Comments on Good Stuff NW: Maine Line: The (other) PortlandKathleen Bauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07620435699701266954noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post-49765238744258365042010-05-06T13:53:26.800-07:002010-05-06T13:53:26.800-07:00As you rightly point out, the area was settled for...As you rightly point out, the area was settled for quite some time before incorporating as Portland. According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Maine" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>, it was called Machigonne by the Native Americans, and the first European settlement there (in the 1630s) was named Casco. When the Massachusetts Bay Colony took it over in 1658 it was called Falmouth, and in 1786 the citizens of Falmouth formed a separate town in Falmouth Neck and named it Portland. That was the date I referred to.Kathleen Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620435699701266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post-44246165840079174192010-05-06T12:54:28.115-07:002010-05-06T12:54:28.115-07:00Hi. As someone who has lived in both Portland'...Hi. As someone who has lived in both Portland's (currently in the Western one) I can concur that there is a certain similarity between the two. I love them both, and often miss the original.<br /><br />Despite enjoying this post I have to take issue with one claim in this post. Portland, Maine, was definitely not founded in 1786. The town was actually first settled in the 1630s. As anyone who has ever strolled down Congress St. to Downtown likely knows, right at the base of Munjoy Hill is a cemetery itself dating back to the 17th century. Perhaps the later date is when the city incorporated as an independent entity, but let's not rob it of the 100+ years of history it had as a settlement before then.Bill Lascherhttp://www.lascheratlarge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post-26659983080603982792010-05-01T12:46:15.860-07:002010-05-01T12:46:15.860-07:00Actually, I'm posting after the fact, but we d...Actually, I'm posting after the fact, but we did go to several other places. I'll get to them soon, so let me know what you think!<br /><br />And yes, Carol, it is a great town and totally gorgeous.Kathleen Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620435699701266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post-54809588547318182232010-05-01T12:40:34.844-07:002010-05-01T12:40:34.844-07:00You must still be in town - hope you're enjoyi...You must still be in town - hope you're enjoying the beautiful weather. I am a food blogger who live just north of Portland.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed DiMillo's but there are loads of places with better food. Let me know if you want some suggestions.<br /><br />http://mignardise.blogspot.comKaren @ Mignardisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357424031410272810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28154076.post-33658998429646118542010-05-01T07:53:26.755-07:002010-05-01T07:53:26.755-07:00I lived in the Portland area for many years. Portl...I lived in the Portland area for many years. Portland is the most wonderful city and has some of the finest restaurants on the east coast. The martinis at DeMillo's are famous. They are also quite good at the bar at the Regency.<br /><br />Hope your stay is outstanding!<br /><br />CarolCarol at Serendipityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.com