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Maine – First Impressions (Portland)

Jul 11, 2026 530.5K Views 2.1K Comments

Today, we’re diving into Portland, Maine – a coastal city with old-school working-class roots and rapid change. We’ll pound pavement with locals to understand what’s happening here right now, before heading offshore to explore the completely different world of Portland’s island communities.

► Get pizza and craft beer at Brickyard Hollow:
https://brickyardhollow.com

► Stop for baklava at Y%F Coffee:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dr2jiLhuPdxryAHw7

► 🎞️ Video Edited By: Natalia Santenello

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