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We Mainers deeply resent that city in Oregon, especially in the age of internet searches. Even if you specify you are looking for something in Portland, Maine, at least a third of the results will be in the more famous Portland.
The story I always heard was, when they were naming the city in Oregon, one person wanted to name it after Boston, another wanted to name it after Portland (Maine)âŠ.they flipped a coin (or something like that) and Portland won. Btw, I was born in Portland Maine.
Interestingly, both Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon are the largest cities in their respective states, but neither is the state capital. Thatâs the only such pairing to share a name.
Urbana Illinois, seat of Champaign County Illinois, is named after Urbana Ohio, seat of Champaign County Ohio. The University of Illinois is in Urbana, but the University of Urbana is in Ohio.
The leading cannabis dispensary in San Francisco is called âUrbana,â but Iâm guessing thatâs more a pun on âherb.â
eromlig over 3 years ago
We did all the Portland gags last night. Anyone got anything else?
Bilan over 3 years ago
At least Portland Maine is a real port â on an ocean.
KennethPrice2 over 3 years ago
When I think of Bayport, I think of the Hardy Boys.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Portlandia could never be set in Maine.
MichaelAxelFleming over 3 years ago
Portland â hipsters â hippies â Eugene
pschearer Premium Member over 3 years ago
What do people wear in Springfield?
whahoppened over 3 years ago
I thought Oregon did a âStay Awayâ campaign.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
This arc has kinda fizzled at this point. Itâs like using a surfboard in a kiddy pool.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
I think of Portland in the county of Dorset!
The Old Wolf over 3 years ago
No, Frazz. We like our Portland.
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Maine doesnât have an R and Portland doesnât either. In Maine.
Smokie over 3 years ago
Portlands are everywhere. Even in Texas
Ignatz Premium Member over 3 years ago
I think of Hoffa.
StratmanRon over 3 years ago
Finally nailed it with todayâs comic.
Bill Löhr Premium Member over 3 years ago
Franklin is the most popular city name in the US (according to wiki.) There are 31 of them.
christineracine77 over 3 years ago
We Mainers deeply resent that city in Oregon, especially in the age of internet searches. Even if you specify you are looking for something in Portland, Maine, at least a third of the results will be in the more famous Portland.
jessegooddoggy over 3 years ago
Nailed it.
Kroykali over 3 years ago
The story I always heard was, when they were naming the city in Oregon, one person wanted to name it after Boston, another wanted to name it after Portland (Maine)âŠ.they flipped a coin (or something like that) and Portland won. Btw, I was born in Portland Maine.
petermerck over 3 years ago
Is that the largest distance between 2 US cities with the same name?
phboles over 3 years ago
When I hear Portland the first thing that comes to mind is Portland cement
amaneaux over 3 years ago
Interestingly, both Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon are the largest cities in their respective states, but neither is the state capital. Thatâs the only such pairing to share a name.
Rick Smith Premium Member over 3 years ago
So true.
fritzoid Premium Member over 3 years ago
Urbana Illinois, seat of Champaign County Illinois, is named after Urbana Ohio, seat of Champaign County Ohio. The University of Illinois is in Urbana, but the University of Urbana is in Ohio.
The leading cannabis dispensary in San Francisco is called âUrbana,â but Iâm guessing thatâs more a pun on âherb.â
SofaKing Premium Member over 3 years ago
Iâve been to Portland Maine, itâs very nice. Old buildings turned into shops and condos, I could never afford to live there.
Andrew Bosch Premium Member over 3 years ago
Iâm sure Maine would rather everyone think of Oregon.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Keep Portland weird. Check out the Unipiper on You Tube. Look for Darth Vader Flaming Bagpipes. You will not be disappointed
grammaob over 3 years ago
What about Portland Michigan?
alien07110 over 1 year ago
there is also a portland pennsylvaniaâright on the delaware river