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A study released Wednesday shows that Portland's creative work force continues to grow, but the organization that paid for the analysis says more needs to be done to attract artists, professionals and entrepreneurs to Maine's largest city.

click image to enlarge In this May 2013 file photo, comic book illustrators and visitors interact at Maine Comics Arts Festival at The Ocean Gateway in Portland. study released Wednesday shows that Portland's creative workforce continues to grow, but the organization that paid for the analysis says more needs to be done to attract artists, professionals and entrepreneurs to Maine's largest city. Tim Greenway / Staff Photographer Select images available for purchase in the Maine Today Photo Store Attracting more workers who value and support the arts and the city's cultural assets will only strengthen the city's economic development plan, says Jennifer Hutchins, executive director of Creative Portland.

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