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Greg Reid
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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North Deering Neighborhood Overview

Presumpscot Paths, space to play outdoors

🧭Generally defined as the area: Falmouth town line north, Presumpscot River and I-295 east, Evergreen Cemetery and Morrills Corner south, Westbrook line and Maine Turnpike west, centered on Allen Avenue, Washington Avenue Extension, and Auburn Street

📌Best known for: single-family homes, great schools, and outrageously tidy lawns

👕You can spot a North Deering local by: brightly painted hands from volunteering in young kids' class, minivans packed with carpooling kids going to or from practice, handyman referral networks

👍Move here for: Short commutes, breathing room, quiet nights

👎The downside to North Deering is: Washington Ave., at rush hour, gridlock at Dunks drive-thru

TLDR: volunteer opportunities in schools, experiential learning

Backyard BBQs and Northgate errand sprints

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Moving to North Deering - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare North Deering against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.