We asked Portlanders to describe their neighborhoods, and these are the words they used.
My neighborhood is a busy place that's probably best known for Northgate Shopping Center. The people who live here are __________. Our favorite neighborhood business is Portland House of Pizza and when we have spare time we like to visit Presumpscot River Trail for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Lib's Dairy Treats. Karen
My neighborhood is a nice place that's probably best known for Riverside. The people who live here are ok. Our favorite neighborhood business is Harmon's & Barton's and when we have spare time we like to visit South Portland for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably woods. Kevin
My neighborhood is a suburban place that's probably best known for families. The people who live here are mainstream. Our favorite neighborhood business is Portland House of Pizza and when we have spare time we like to visit Oat Nuts Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Presumpscot River Trail. Kat
My neighborhood is a quiet place that's probably best known for __________. The people who live here are older. Our favorite neighborhood business is Amato's and when we have spare time we like to visit local running trails for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Oak Nuts Park. K.
My neighborhood is a calm place that's probably best known for being affluent. The people who live here are normal. Our favorite neighborhood business is Lib's Dairy Treats and when we have spare time we like to visit Lib's Dairy Treats for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Loretta's. Sam
My neighborhood is a safe place that's probably best known for neatness. The people who live here are middle-aged. Our favorite neighborhood business is Shaw's and when we have spare time we like to visit the beaches for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably quiet. Debbie
My neighborhood is a quiet place that's probably best known for nothing. The people who live here are white. Our favorite neighborhood business is Starbucks (We've got two) and when we have spare time we like to visit Dunkin' Donuts for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably that it exists. Nope
My neighborhood is a comfortable place that's probably best known for families. The people who live here are warm. Our favorite neighborhood business is Letterpress Books and when we have spare time we like to visit Lib's Dairy Treats for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Presumpscot River Preserve. Theresa
My neighborhood is a quiet place that's probably best known for houses. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Portland House of Pizza and when we have spare time we like to visit the Eastern Prom for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Portland Trails. Me
My neighborhood is a safe place that's probably best known for families. The people who live here are friendly. Our favorite neighborhood business is Eddie's Variety and when we have spare time we like to visit Oak Nuts Park for fun. Our neighborhood's best-kept secret is probably Presumpscot River Trails. Alli
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