“The Boston Phoenix was started in 1966 as a four-page arts-and-entertainment alternative newsweekly. Today, it is one of the largest publications of its kind in the country. The Phoenix is nationally known for its award-winning, incisive journalism and publishes the most comprehensive arts-and-entertainment listings of any paper in New England.”
The Phoenix expanded first into Rhode Island, and then, in 1999, began publishing a southern Maine edition.
Hard copies of the The Portland Phoenix, beginning with the 1999 premiere issue, are available in the Portland Room.
Submissions from 2008
"Theater" piece with a review of an American Irish Repertory ensemble production, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of a Portland Players' production of "One Flew Ove, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of a Portland Stage Company production of "Doubt,", Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of a Portland Stage Company production of "Magneti, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of a Theater Project production of "Steel Magnolia, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of "The Fever," written by Wallace Shawn and perfo, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of The Originals' production of "Silence," written, Megan Grumbling
"Theater" piece with a review of Winter Cabaret, which is being presented by the, Megan Grumbling
"This Just In" piece on Acorn Productions' Naked Shakespeare Ensemble, which is, Megan Grumbling
"This Just In" piece on "Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement," a new one, Megan Grumbling
"This Just In" piece on the eighth annual Maine Short Play Festival, sponsored b, Megan Grumbling
"This Just In" piece reporting that WMTW, Portland's ABC affiliate, won't be air, Jill Harrigan
"This Just In" piece reporting that WPME, the MyNetworkTV affiliate in Portland,, Jill Harrigan
Article on the potential role of superdelegates in deciding the Democratic presi, Bridget Huber
"This Just In" piece on Plum Creek Timber Company's proposal to build nearly 1,0, Bridget Huber
Reviews of two recent Portland history books: "A Concise History of Portland, Ma, Brendan Hughes
Article criticizing the Verizon-FairPoint Communications deal, in which Verizon, Jeff Inglis
Article on Portland's Valentine's Phantom (or Valentine's Bandit), whose identit, Jeff Inglis
"Press Releases" piece commenting on the weekly "Editor's Note" column by Portla, Jeff Inglis
"Press Releases" piece on the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram and it, Jeff Inglis
"Press Releases" piece on "Thomas Munjoy Cushing," the pseudonym of a Munjoy Hil, Jeff Inglis
"This Just In" piece reporting that Portland Phoenix contributing writers and st, Jeff Inglis
"This Just In" piece reporting that the Portland Newspaper Guild Local 128 is se, Jeff Inglis
"This Just In" piece with a review of Rustic Overtones' April 1 performance at W, Ryan O'Connell
"Art" piece featuring an interview in question-and-answer format with Jason Read, Ian Paige
"Art" piece on "Bright Common Spikes: The Sculpture of John Bisbee," which is be, Ian Paige
"Art" piece on "New Natural History," which is being presented at the Portland M, Ian Paige
"Art" piece on the "Holiday Group Show," which is being presented at the Front R, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with a review of "Analog," an exhibit of paintings by Gideon Bok. B, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with a review of an exhibit of monochromatic paintings and art works, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with a review of "Genius Loci," a photography exhibit featuring Nath, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with a review of the documentary film "Everything in Sight," directe, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with a review of "Turbulent Times," an exhibit of works by Colleen K, Ian Paige
"Art" piece with ideas for Portland's arts community, including an "arts" chambe, Ian Paige
"Classical" piece featuring an interview in question-and-answer format with pian, Emily Parkhurst
"Classical" piece featuring an interview in question-and-answer format with Robe, Emily Parkhurst
"Classical" piece on flutist and Westbrook native Roberta Michel, who had her Ca, Emily Parkhurst
"Classical" piece on the Daponte String Quartet, which will perform at the State, Emily Parkhurst
"Classical" piece on the Portland String Quartet, which will team up with pianis, Emily Parkhurst
"Classical" piece with a review of "An Ivory Winter," the new album by New Hamps, Emily Parkhurst
"Dance" piece on the second annual New England Dance Project, which is being pre, Emily Parkhurst
"This Just In" piece reporting that the Portland Conservatory of Music's new spa, Emily Parkhurst
"Local Music" piece on "One Too Many Again," released by the Pubcrawlers at the, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a proposal for the state to make a commitment to Maine, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Between Now and After," the new jazz album, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Bottom of the Sea," released by Brown Bird, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Daro," the self-titled full-length release, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Deadweight," the new release by Roy Davis, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Destroy the Plastique Man," by As Fast As., Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Greetings from Area code 207, volume 7," r, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Hope You're Good," released by Dead End Ar, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Invocation" by Kate Schrock., Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Portland Afternoon," released by folk musi, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Set Yourself Free," the new release by Kev, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy," the new b, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "The Battle Within," the new release by hea, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of the concept album "Plague of the Planet," r, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "The Playtime Music Session," by singer/son, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "The Space," released by Sly-Chi. Band mem, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "To Heal," the new album by Cambiata. Camb, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Wave Principle," released by rock band Sid, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with a review of "Witness," the new release by Vanessa Torre, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with reviews of: "Loveless," by the Streaking Healys; "No Sh, Sam Pfeifle
"Local Music" piece with reviews of: "The Halo Sessions," by Dan Connor and Anna, Sam Pfeifle
"This Just In" piece handicapping the musical candidates in the Portland Phoenix, Sam Pfeifle
"This Just In" piece reporting that Rustic Overtones performed at the Windham Bu, Sam Pfeifle
"Dinner + Movie" piece on "Fiddle Fest: A Celebration of Spring Food." The fest, Todd Richard
"Dinner + Movie" piece on Leavitt & Sons in Falmouth, which offers prepared food, Todd Richard
"Dinner + Movie" piece on the Annual Slow Food Portland Writers' Night, sponsore, Todd Richard
"Dinner + Movie" piece on The Cheese Iron on Route 1 in Scarborough. Owners Vin, Todd Richard
"Dinner + Movie" piece on the recent opening of Fat Baxter's East End Market on, Todd Richard
"Books" piece with a review of "Unaccustomed Earth," the new collection of stori, Ed Siegel
"Dinner + Movie" piece with a review of Jennifer Venditti's 2007 documentary, "", Peter Smith
"Dinner + Movie" piece on Berna Uygur, who teaches students to cook traditional, Lindsay Sterling
"Dinner + movie" piece on Panee Muncharoen, with whom the author had a one-on-on, Lindsay Sterling
"Dinner + Movie" piece on Portland residents Mona and Gustavo Child, who still e, Lindsay Sterling
"Dinner + Movie" piece on Sasha Prygoniuk, a 25-year-old Ukranian, who shares th, Lindsay Sterling
Article on Governor John Baldacci and Maine's Democratic lawmakers, pointing out, Lance Tapley
Article on prison reform in Maine, reporting that the state Department of Correc, Lance Tapley
Detailed article on the $200 million state budget gap, with a focus on the littl, Lance Tapley
"In the Lobby" piece on the Maine Center for Economic Policy's annual State Tax, Lance Tapley
The National Association for the Advancement of colored People (NAACP) recently, Lance Tapley
"This Just In" piece on the Human Rights Week, which runs through April 4 at the, Lance Tapley
"This Just In" piece on upcoming prison-reform events across the state. On Janu, Lance Tapley
"This Just In" piece reporting that a Maryland court has ordered Maine prisoner, Lance Tapley
"This Just In" piece reporting that Brenda Choate has filed a wrongful-death sui, Lance Tapley
Submissions from 2007
10th Annual Muzzle Awards, presented to those who undermined free speech and civ
"Band guide 2007" with a listing of bands, booking agents, record labels, music
"Black Friday Survival Guide." 12-page insert with articles focused on "Black F
"Fall Arts Preview." 16-page guide with information and listings on film, music
Guide to the November 6 election, with endorsements of candidates for the Portla
Guide to the Portland City Council candidates, with brief candidate profiles. C
Guide to the Portland School Committee candidates, with brief candidate profiles
Phoenix "Mid-Summer Guide." 12-page guide featuring listings for music, dance,
"Phoenix Summer Guide 2007," a 24-page guide to New England's best beaches, muse
"Student Survival Guide 2007." 16-page guide with advice for incoming college st
"The Best of Portland" 2007 in four categories: Food & Drink, Arts & Nightlife,
"The Portland Phoenix Guide to Surviving the Season: Fending Off Family, Persona
The Portland Phoenix's 8th annual Best Music Poll winners. Cambiata took Best Li
"This Just In" piece on "Free Fare Fridays," a Greater Portland Transit District, Dave Brady