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 *  '''Portland Harbor Hotel''', 468 Fore St, Toll Free: ''+1'' 888-798-9090, ''+1 207'' 775-9090, Fax ''+1 207'' 775-9990, [http://www.portlandharborhotel.com/]. Experience old world charm, distinctive design, and impeccable service at one of the newest downtown luxury hotels. A unique collection of on-premise services and amenities will enhance your stay be it for business, pleasure or a milestone celebration. The "Eve's At The Garden" restaurant located in the hotel is home to chef Jeff Landry. Named Maine Restaurant Association’s Chef of the year, Chef Landry will compliment your stay with a sumptuous meal.
-*  '''Eastland Park Hotel''', 157 High St, Toll Free: ''+1'' 888-671-8008, ''+1 207'' 775-5411, Fax ''+1 207'' 775-2872, [http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com/]. Combining American history, modern convenience and euro-style service to give visitors a prime lodging and dining experience downtown. The "Top of the East" restaurant at the top of the hotel offers a stunning panoramic view of the city, while occasionally offering low-key live performers.
+*  '''Eastland Park Hotel''', 157 High St, Toll Free: ''+1'' 888-671-8008, ''+1 207'' 775-5411, Fax ''+1 207'' 775-2872, [http://www.eastlandparkhotel.com/]. Combining American history, modern convenience and euro-style service to give visitors a prime lodging and dining experience downtown. The "Top of the East" restaurant at the top of the hotel offers a stunning panoramic view of the city, while occasionally offering low-key live performers.(Closed for Renovation until Spring 2014)
 * '''Fairfield Inn Portland Airport''', 340 Park Ave, ''+1 207'' 871-0611, Fax ''+1 207'' 871-8243, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PWMFI].
 * '''Festiva hotel deals starting at $29''', 190 Riverside St, ''+1 888'' 695-0200, [http://www.seeportlandandsave.com].

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 ==Talk==
 Maine's unique accent and dialect lend to its one-of-a-kind charm.  Many natives will jokingly say a few words or expressions in "yankee" as it's sometimes called.  Several humorists and story tellers have built a reputation telling jokes and stories using the classic "yankee" dialect combined with a well known regional dry wit.  These are not to be missed for the real Maine experience.
-There are native French speakers in the St. John Valley of far northern Maine, and a strong Quebecois tradition in central Maine, especially Lewiston-Auburn, brought by immigrants. Eastern Maine is referred to as "Down East" because the area is down wind from the rest of the east coast on the prevailing westerly breezes.
+There is a significant concentration of French speakers in the St. John Valley of far northern Maine, and a strong Quebecois tradition in central Maine, especially Lewiston-Auburn, brought by immigrants.
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 Some neighborhoods (especially Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester) are more dangerous than average, and extra care should be taken there.  It is even better to avoid walking in these areas at night if possible.  Also avoid public parks after dark (except for special events).
-Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. If you find yourself in this situation, you might find it wise to walk away and/or leave the area rather than try to hold your ground.
+Dangers related to alcohol consumption are not uncommon, such as fights and drunk driving. Be especially careful when there is a Red Sox and New York Yankees baseball game in progress. Wearing Yankees gear in any part of town (even if you're not from NY), especially in the Fenway area, is invitation to be verbally harassed by the locals. For example, instead of the usual "Yankees Suck" phrase, you might be told that ''you suck!''. Although generally harmless and in good fun, it is not unheard of for these encounters to escalate into physical altercations, especially when there is excess alcohol consumption involved. It takes 2 people to start a fight. Just walk away.
 Care should be taken as well if you decide to go clubbing on Landsdowne Street, the Theatre District, Chinatown, or Faneuil Hall.  As mentioned above, the more dangerous parts of Boston are generally not visited or even seen by tourists, but there are a few mildly dangerous locales that you should be aware of if you plan on enjoying Boston's nightlife.  In Kenmore Square, be especially careful on Landsdowne Street as muggers and pickpockets are becoming more common and also eat in the darker areas near Ipswich Street at the end of the strip.  In Chinatown, be very careful if you wander off Kneeland Street.  There are a plethora of little alleyways and inlets where muggers operate.  Faneuil Hall is generally safe, but not without its share of fights and petty robberies.