Portland Monthly was founded in 1985 by Colin and Nancy Sargent. The monthly magazine has won numerous awards for its design. Their web site’s “about us” page provides the following description:

“Portland Magazine celebrates the region’s native appeal with award-winning columns on the waterfront; profiles of the region’s business and people; and features on the area’s arts, getaways, maritime history, geography, and cuisine.”

Portland Public Library’s collection of Portland Monthly is complete, and begins with the first issue, October 1985. The hard copies are available in the Portland Room.

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Submissions from 2022

Dancing Through Darkness, Milena Calcagni

Tantrums Take Thompson's Point, Milena Calcagni

Last Words: Divinity, Joan Connor

Restaurant Review: Burning Bright, Nancy English

Restaurant Review: Hit the Roof, Nancy English

Foodie Newsflash... Out Is In!, Diane Hudson

Pandemic Victory Gardens, Diane Hudson

Ramping Up for Spring, Diane Hudson

Brew Review: A Toast to Munjoy Hill, Pete Lyons

Brew Review: Gritty's City, Pete Lyons and Jason Singer

Cannabiz: My Funny Valentine: Chocolate & Cannabis: a Romantic Pairing, Portland Monthly staff writers and wire reports

Cannabiz: Very Adult Beverages, Portland Monthly staff writers and wire reports

Last Words: Enough with the Winter Shaming!, Susan Poulin

Last Words: The Road to Perfect Teeth, Amanda Russell

Two on the Isle, Emma Saletta

Allure of the Boathouse, Colin W. Sargent

Cannabiz: Smokin' Hot, Colin W. Sargent

Editorial: Across the Universe, Colin W. Sargent

Good as Gold, Colin W. Sargent

Last Words: From Malawi with Love, Colin W. Sargent

Maine & the International Style, Colin W. Sargent

Making it New, Colin W. Sargent

Natural Woman, Colin W. Sargent

Quoddy Leap, Colin W. Sargent

Restaurant Review: Inside the Box, Colin W. Sargent

Royal Welcome, Colin W. Sargent

Swing Time, Colin W. Sargent

Taking Five, Colin W. Sargent

Talking Walls: Channel Music, Colin W. Sargent

Talking Walls: Harbor Lights, Colin W. Sargent

Talking Walls: Shaker Simple, Colin W. Sargent

The Legend Reborn, Colin W. Sargent

Vicki's Sense of Know, Colin W. Sargent

Cannabiz: Munchies that give you the Munchies, Colin W. Sargent and Gwen Thompson

East Indie, Gwen Thompson

Maine Refrains, Gwen Thompson

So Not Like Me!, Gwen Thompson

Talking Walls: Grist for the Mill, Gwen Thompson

Submissions from 2019

Hungry Eye: Contributing Writers, Kate Christensen

"Leaving the Scene." Fiction by William Hall., William Hall

Restaurant Review: Poetic Tastes, Diane Hudson

Hungry Eye: Remembrance of Feasts Past, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

Portland After Dark: Special Delivery, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

Portland After Dark: Summer Suds, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

Portland After Dark: Take Two, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

Rolling Rock Row, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

The Arts: Maine! Live!, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya

Bed, Breakfast, and a Movie, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya and Catherine Bart

My Favorite Year, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya and Ashley Brindamour

"Pete's Denial." Fiction by John Manderino, John Manderino

How Do You Say Benoit?, Rhea Cote Robbins

Voices: Vivid Volumes, Rhea Cote Robbins

House of the Month: Magnificent Absence, Colin W. Sargent

House of the Month: Mirthful Haven, Colin W. Sargent

House of the Month: Near the Madding Crowd, Colin W. Sargent

House of the Month: The Secret Joys of Unwrapping Summer, Colin W. Sargent

Into the Woods, Colin W. Sargent

Real Estate, Colin W. Sargent

Restaurant Review: Sky High at the Top of the East, Colin W. Sargent

Restaurant Review: Sophisticated Lady, Colin W. Sargent

We Found Magic at The Lost Fire, Colin W. Sargent

Maine Accents, The Editors

The Bride Wore Red, Sofia Voltin

Interview: Lady Lamb, Evelyn Waugh

Portland After Dark: Planet Hopping, Evelyn Waugh

Vanishing Maine: Wellness Check, Evelyn Waugh

Wedding Bands, Evelyn Waugh

Submissions from 2018

Cheers; Demon Rum: Epic, historic, compromising. Rum is a look in the mirror.

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Chowder; A Tasty Blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong

Citizen Canine; East End Pups

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Concierge

Dollars & Sense; Bank On It

Getting into the Holiday Hunt: Holiday Gifts & Events Guide 2018

Holiday Gifts & Events Guide 2018

Holiday Gifts & Events Guide 2018

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics

Maine Classics