Portland, Maine

Infrastructure

Hospitals

Maine Medical Center is the municipal hospital for Portland. Mercy Hospital is a Catholic hospital.

Related Topics:
Maine Medical Center - Hospital - Mercy Hospital - Catholic

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Transportation

Portland is accessible from I-95 (the Maine Turnpike), I-295, and US 1. Amtrak's Downeaster train service connects the city with Boston.

Related Topics:
I-95 - Maine Turnpike - I-295 - US 1 - Amtrak - Downeaster - Boston

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Commercial air service is provided by Portland International Jetport, which is located west of the city's downtown district. A car ferry service to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia through Scotia Prince Cruises was discontinued in 2005, but ferry services still exist to various destinations in Casco Bay.

Related Topics:
Portland International Jetport - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - 2005 - Casco Bay

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The Portland Explorer is a service that connects various transportation centers within the city. METRO provides public bus transit throughout Portland and the surrounding area.

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