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Deering Center, Maine

Lincoln Middle School on Stevens Avenue

Deering Center is a neighborhood in the residential area of Portland, Maine, United States.[1] It runs from Brighton Avenue to Forest Avenue to Walton Street, then past Evergreen Cemetery, near Wayside Street on Ludlow Street.

History

Formerly known as the town of Deering, Maine, which separated from Westbrook in 1871. It was incorporated into Portland as Deering Center on March 9, 1899.

Etymology

Deering Center is named for Captain James Deering, horse farmer and early resident of the neighborhood.[2]

Education

Several schools are located in Deering Center:

Notable people

References

  1. ^ Painting the town spooky Portland Press Herald, October 27, 2008
  2. ^ "Mapping Deering Oaks Activity" – Osher Maps

43°40′29″N 70°17′49″W / 43.67472°N 70.29694°W / 43.67472; -70.29694


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