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You may have heard the joke, usually told by a native Mainer with multigenerational roots, delivered in a laconic Down East accent: Busy summer. Didnt go far. Only left the state once. And that was when I went to Portland.
The joke illustrates a perception among some Mainers that the southern part of the state somehow lacks authenticity. Its not the real Maine. Its populated by yuppies, if such a label still exists. Or at least lots of people with tattoos and dreadlocks. Portlands economy is suspect because it revolves around boutiques, art galleries and fancy-schmancy restaurants.See the full content of this document
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Portland, Enemy of the State
And, of course, Portland is unabashedly liberal, embracing every environmentally green, socially tolerant trend that finds i...
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