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Portland, Maine, is the state's most populous city and the seat of Cumberland County, with a population of 68,408 in 2020. Its greater metropolitan area has around 550,000 residents. Historically reliant on commercial shipping and light industry, Portland's modern economy is now primarily service-based. The Port of Portland is a significant economic driver, ranking as the second-largest tonnage seaport in New England as of 2019.
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