Local Courts
Courts in Portland, Maine
Cumberland County Superior Court
205 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Portland
Maine Medical Center — Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Portland
Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland (adjacent to Portland) is Maine's sole secure juvenile facility. A legislative task force recommended closure due to documented abuse patterns. Maine LD 1700 (2019) eliminated the SOL for childhood sexual abuse — there is no filing deadline. Claims against the state proceed under the Maine Tort Claims Act with limited immunity. Federal Section 1983: 6-year SOL. Barbara Bush Children's Hospital provides child advocacy services.