There are no banking facilities on the island, therefore you would have to fulfill all your banking needs with a local bank in Portland. The island has a Seventh Day Adventist church, but other religious groups are welcome to come and worship. Cliff Island is considered a part of Portland and we enjoy the same trash removal services that the city offers. Trash pickup is on Monday, and there is one large-item trash pickup service every spring. Recycling is encouraged, with bins located at the Association Hall.
Crime is virtually nonexistent here.
There is a constable on the island and the Portland Police can be brought to the Island on the fireboat if necessary. Currently, there are eight children on the island ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old and we have one expectant mother. There is good Mackerel fishing from the wharf using a jig, and Strippers are caught from the Bluffs and Stinky Beach. Blues were plentiful a few years ago but have followed the Pogies off to greener pastures. Clams can be found, although they seem to be at a low spot in a cycle.