Portland, Oregon vs. Portland, Maine

About a month ago, a banner went up in downtown Portland, Maine, that read, “We were here first, Oregon. You’re not even a port.” Of course, both those statements are completely wrong. But why all the hate? Today, we’re talking with comedian Mo Awale, a Portland, Mainer, about our respective cities, their differences, and their many similarities.

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