Southern Maine

Target entity: Southern Maine
Context triple: [University of Southern Maine Portland campus, regionServed, Southern Maine]

• A. western Maine
  Western Maine is a largely rural, mountainous region of Maine known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas, including parts of the Appalachian Mountains.
• B. eastern Maine
  Eastern Maine is a largely rural region of the state of Maine centered around the city of Bangor, which serves as its primary economic and cultural hub.
• C. central Maine
  Central Maine is a largely rural region of the state characterized by small towns, forests, lakes, and serving as a transitional area between the more urban south and the northern wilderness.
• D. Southeastern Massachusetts
  Southeastern Massachusetts is a region of the U.S. state of Massachusetts that encompasses communities south and east of Boston, including parts of Plymouth and Bristol counties and serving as a gateway to Cape Cod.
• E. New England
  New England is a historic region in the northeastern United States known for its colonial heritage, distinct seasons, and influential role in American culture and politics.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Southern Maine
Target entity description: Southern Maine is the coastal and largely rural southern portion of the U.S. state of Maine, encompassing its most populous cities and economic centers.

• A. western Maine
  Western Maine is a largely rural, mountainous region of Maine known for its forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas, including parts of the Appalachian Mountains.
• B. eastern Maine
  Eastern Maine is a largely rural region of the state of Maine centered around the city of Bangor, which serves as its primary economic and cultural hub.
• C. central Maine
  Central Maine is a largely rural region of the state characterized by small towns, forests, lakes, and serving as a transitional area between the more urban south and the northern wilderness.
• D. Southeastern Massachusetts
  Southeastern Massachusetts is a region of the U.S. state of Massachusetts that encompasses communities south and east of Boston, including parts of Plymouth and Bristol counties and serving as a gateway to Cape Cod.
• E. New England
  New England is a historic region in the northeastern United States known for its colonial heritage, distinct seasons, and influential role in American culture and politics.
• F. None of above. chosen