#portland-maine

#portland-maine

The third-best city for jobs is Portland, which stands out because of the number of available jobs and the quality of its companies. Portland has the 21st-most job opportunities per capita, along with the 12th-most full-time job opportunities per capita at companies rated 4.5+ stars on Glassdoor. The high-quality nature of jobs in Portland is evident by the fact that workers have the third-highest level of engagement in the nation.

Eater spotlighted Luncheonette for its "eclectic choices" and focus on exceptional, flavor-forward dishes. The publication highlighted standouts such as baba ganoush with roasted eggplants, coriander, fennel, tahini, Champagne vinegar, lemon, and olive oil; a roasted koginut squash pavê with Parmesan bechamel and Fresno pepper; and sandwiches that use sourdough Pullman-style bread layered with miso-marinated pork, Thai basil relish, Kewpie mayo, and mozzarella.

When I moved to Portland, Maine, from Boston in 2003 with my boyfriend, Craig, it was a pit stop, not a home. I had no desire to lay down roots. From as far back as I could remember, my dream was to head out to Hollywood and make a name for myself in the film industry. I even attended graduate school and received an MA in television/video production from Emerson College.

I paid $15 to take a ferry from downtown Portland, Maine, to nearby Peaks Island. The short ferry ride provided me with great views of Maine and Casco Bay.