WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT DEERING CENTER

We asked Portlanders to describe their neighborhoods, and these are the words they used.

My neighborhood is a best kept secret in Maine place that's probably best known for great schools. The people who live here are diverse, thoughtful and wonderful neighbors. Our favorite neighborhood business is Jet Video and when we have spare time we like to visit Black Cat Coffee for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the beauty of Evergreen Cemetery. M.
My neighborhood is a quiet place that's probably best known for schools and families. The people who live here are mostly families. Our favorite neighborhood business is Black Cat Coffee and when we have spare time we like to visit Portland Trails behind Evergreen Cemetery for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Baxter Woods. Sarah
My neighborhood is a perfect place that's probably best known for being family friendly. The people who live here are kind and generous. Our favorite neighborhood business is Black Cat Coffee and when we have spare time we like to visit the Treehouse Cafe for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the Honey Exchange. Maryann
My neighborhood is a surburban-feeling place that's probably best known for the maze of streets. The people who live here are mostly solidly middle-class. Our favorite neighborhood business is Jet Video and when we have spare time we like to visit Black Cat Coffee for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the sculpture garden at UNE. Shoshana
My neighborhood is an inviting place that's probably best known for schools. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Jet Video and when we have spare time we like to visit Portland Trails behind Evergreen Cemetery for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably duck ponds. Glenn
My neighborhood is a ___________ place that's probably best known for schools. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Quality Shop and when we have spare time we like to visit Baxter Woods for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the walking trails behind Evergreen Cemetery. Kate
My neighborhood is a crowded but pleasant place that's probably best known for the fact that you can go from pre-k to college all on one street. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Black Cat Coffee and when we have spare time we like to visit the Evergreen Cemetery for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Jet Video ice cream! Walter the Cat
My neighborhood is a friendly place that's probably best known for Siano's Pizzeria. The people who live here are neighborly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Jet Video and Pat's Meat Market and when we have spare time we like to visit the Treehouse Cafe for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably the Treehouse Cafe. Jane
My neighborhood is a low-key place that's probably best known for good schools. The people who live here are normal. Our favorite neighborhood business is Pat's Meat Market and when we have spare time we like to visit Baxter Woods for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Brentwood Farms Community Garden. Natalya
My neighborhood is a wonderful place that's probably best known for family. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Black Cat Coffee and when we have spare time we like to visit Baxter Woods for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Evergreen Cemetery. Chelsea
My neighborhood is a comfortable place that's probably best known for community. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Pat's Meat Market and when we have spare time we like to visit Jet Video for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Evergreen trails/ponds. Kim