South Portland

The city of South Portland's new Liberty Ship Park celebrates a proud history in which "Rosie the Riveter" built hundreds of the so-called "Liberty" cargo ships which many historians credit with helping to win World War II. On the west side of Maine's second largest city is the Portland International Jetport, Fairchild Semiconductor, National Semiconductor and the state's largest indoor shopping center, The Maine Mall. South Portland has one community college, seven elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school, which has frequently won state championships in football, field hockey and instrumental music.

City Hall
25 Cottage Rd.
South Portland 04106
207-767-3201
www.southportland.org

Population: 23,300
Area: 13 square miles
Distance to Portland: 1.5 miles

Cape Elizabeth

The town of Cape Elizabeth, known locally as The Cape, is elegant. It has beautiful sweeping views of Portland Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Elizabeth has lovely homes, fine restaurants, beaches, state parks and is the site of the nation's first Lighthouse, Portland Head Light. This quiet residential town is a wonderful place to raise a family.

Town Hall
320 Ocean House Rd.
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
207-799-5251
www.capeelizabeth.com

Portland Head Light
207-799-2661
www.portlandheadlight.com

Population: 9,100
Area: 15 square miles
Distance to Portland: 5 miles