Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in coastal Maine, located on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. Nearly a quarter of Maine's population is concentrated in the Portland area. The city itself has a population of 64,000 and forms a vibrant economic and cultural hub for southern Maine. Formerly an industrial and shipping center, Portland has suffered four devastating fires over the decades, from which it takes the city motto, "Resurgam," Latin for "I will rise again." Today, fewer than 10% of Portland's business are manufacturing-based; the majority are service-related, followed by retail and government. Portland has a prominent arts community, with more than 2,000 events per year. Contemporary shops and restaurants occupy the 19th-century brick buildings of historic Old Port.

Portland was first settled by Europeans in 1633 as Casco. Later renamed Falmouth, it was primarily a fishing and trading community, developing as a shipping center after the Revolutionary War, when it reincorporated as Portland in 1786. When the Grand Trunk Railway was built in 1853, Canadian exporters shipped goods through Portland during the winters, rerouting around Quebec's ice-locked ports. The Portland Company built more than 600 locomotives to service the rapidly growing city. A massive fire in 1866 destroyed most of the commercial district and left 10,000 people homeless, but, true to its motto, Portland rose again. An 1876 map of Portland shows five rail depots, a thicket of commercial wharfs, and factories producing plows, organs, soap, boots, carriages and other goods. Sugar companies such as J.B. Brown & Sons and Forest City Sugar Refinery dotted the waterfront area. Like much of New England, Portland's manufacturing declined in the late 20th century, and it has recreated itself as a financial and cultural center, home to institutions such as TD Bank, Unum, and the Maine College of Art, and many of the city's historic buildings have been restored.

Portland has a history of manufacturing and reconstruction which place it in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. We have identified numerous jobsites in Portland where asbestos exposure has occurred. Mesothelioma cancer centers in and around Portland are listed at the bottom of the page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Portland, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Portland where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Portland, ME have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Portland, ME

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Portland, ME. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Portland, ME

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Portland, ME. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.