Deering was a city in Cumberland County, Maine which was incorporated in 1871 and annexed by the neighboring City of Portland in 1899.

[2] Until 1871, Deering was a part of Saccarappa, which also included what is now neighboring Westbrook.

The 1880 United States Census counted 4,324 residents of the newly formed town.

[4] In 1899, Deering was annexed by Portland, becoming the northern neighborhoods of the city.

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