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Portland, ME

U.S. News Ratings
Population:	65,979
Crime:	High
Cost of Living:	High
Health Care:	Comprehensive
Housing Price:	High
Income:	Low

Portland is Maine's largest city and the business center of northern New England. The town features a working waterfront that's rare in a modern urban center, with sophisticated trade-related services alongside an active fishing industry. Portland also benefits from a vibrant tourist industry because of the nearby mountain and coastal attractions. The city itself lies on a peninsula in Casco Bay and has a population of 65,979. It's Maine, so winters can get cold, and the ocean keeps average high temperatures in the low 20s in January. Summers are delightful, with highs in the upper 70s.

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Unemployment rate [details]	6.2%
Unemployment rate, 2008 [details]	4.0%
Median household income	$37,874
Average commute time [details]	17.73
Job sector list [details]	Computer services; Education; Government and public administration; Health and medical services; Legal services; Travel; Other

Rep-Retail Sales Verizon Wireless - Portland, ME Youre looking for a satisfying career with unlimited opportunity, and want to be rewarded for your hard work? You just described your future at Verizon Wireless! We offer incredible potential for growth, and rewards to rival your ambitions... Posted date: 11/24/2009

Sales Representative Avon - Portland, ME Job Title: AVON Independent Sales Representative Location: Work from home; work online Description: At a time when jobs are scarce and credit is tight, you can start an Avon business and take control of your finances. Avon offers hundreds... Posted date: 11/25/2009

UPS Driver Helper (Part-Time) UPS - Sanford, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as temporary, seasonal Driver Helpers. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to... Posted date: 11/26/2009

Package Handler - Part-Time (Entry Level) UPS - So Portland, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time... Posted date: 11/25/2009

Part Time Retail Representative CROSSMARK - Portland, ME If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about excellence, and skilled at multi-tasking, we would like to speak with you about joining our team! We are looking for candidates who demonstrate professionalism and are... Posted date: 10/29/2009

UPS Driver Helper (Seasonal) UPS - Sanford, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as temporary, seasonal Driver Helpers. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to... Posted date: 11/26/2009

Package Handler - Part-Time (Seasonal) UPS - So Portland, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time... Posted date: 11/25/2009

UPS Driver Helper (Entry Level) UPS - Brunswick, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as temporary, seasonal Driver Helpers. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to... Posted date: 11/26/2009

Package Handler - Part-Time (Warehouse) UPS - So Portland, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time... Posted date: 11/25/2009

Package Handler - Part-Time UPS - So Portland, ME UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time... Posted date: 11/25/2009