Waterfront is historic maritime district on the west bank of the Fore River in Portland, Maine, lining the east side of Commercial Street from Hobsons Pier to Ocean Gateway Pier. The area includes active wharves and piers, restaurants and heritage-transportation operators offering sail and motorboat excursions. Casco Bay Lines, based at the Maine State Pier, provides year-round ferry service to the islands of Casco Bay. - AsNotedIn