“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.
Submissions from 2011
"Cuiscene" piece on the variety and multitude of ethnic restaurants and markets, Judith Gaines
An article highlighting European-style hotels and inns in Maine and New Hampshir, Benjamin Goodridge
"Dollars & Sense" piece about banks in Maine, including the history of some name, Karen Hofreiter
"Dollars & Sense" piece on the economic opportunities provided by cruise ship to, Karen Hofreiter
A descriptive overview of Portland's most luxurious day spas., Karen E. Hofreiter
A profile of and interview with Kendra Lord, a Buxton resident who was a recent, Karen E. Hofreiter
"Cuiscene" piece on food and wine pairing, with recommendations from Maine chefs, Karen E. Hofreiter
Tips for enjoying a romantic evening in Portland on a "shoestring" budget that h, Karen E. Hofreiter
Details about some of Maine's "dream islands" currently being offered for sale,, Karen E. Hofreiter, Benjamin Goodridge, and Bethany Stone
A review of Petite Jacqueline, a new French bistro in Portland owned by Steve an, Diane Hudson
Descriptions of the favorite cookbooks of several Maine chefs, including: Celia, Diane Hudson
Brief profile of Susan Talbot, a well-known wildfowl carver from Camden., Felicia Knight
Listings of the top 100 private businesses headquartered in Maine, ranked in ord, Evan Livada
Alternative homes like Marcia Wake's Sculpture House in Windham, Robert Patterso, Joshua Lobkowicz
Before closing for the winter, the Nevada Motel in York hosted 35 Artspace of Po, Ariel L. Martin
Alejandra O'Leary talks about growing up Latina in Portland; Beatriz Dubon, whos, Alejandra O'Leary
"Dollars & Sense" piece on the growth of "co-working" spaces in Portland. Co-wor, Jennifer K. Quartararo
Interview with actress and Biddeford-native Karissa Staples who has appeared in, Jennifer K. Quartararo
Description of a trip taken by the author and his wife to visit E. B. White's ho, Andrew Reiner
"Performance" piece on the creativity of Maine woman of French-heritage. Include, Rhea Cote Robbins
"House of the Month" piece on the John Calvin Stevens-designed home built in 190, Colin Sargent
A favorable review of the book "Deering: A Social and Architectural History" wri, Colin W. Sargent
After filming "Notorious" with Cary Grant, Oscar-winning actress Ingrid Bergman, Colin W. Sargent
An article highlighting some of the challenges associated with marketing Maine l, Colin W. Sargent
An article on summer theaters in Maine including Deertrees Theater in Harrison a, Colin W. Sargent
Brief interview with director John Waters, who will be appearing at the State Th, Colin W. Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on a home located at 44 Carleton Street in Portland,, Colin W. Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on a house at 123 Foreside Road in Falmouth Foreside., Colin W. Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on a house at 199 Western Promenade in Portland owned, Colin W. Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on "Seal Watch", a 1.6 acre property on High Head Roa, Colin W. Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on "Ships' Channel" located at 1 Bay Road in South Po, Colin W. Sargent
Interviews with and profiles of the "Ten Most Intriguing Mainers", including: C, Colin W. Sargent
Interview with chef and restaurateur Todd English about his connection to Maine, Colin W. Sargent
Interview with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, creators of ABC's "Once Upon a T, Colin W. Sargent
Interview with Patrick Dempsey, a Lewiston-native and Harpswell resident who sta, Colin W. Sargent
Interview with Rachel Nichols, a Maine native and actress who has appeared in bi, Colin W. Sargent
One of Bar Harbor's original rusticator homes that escaped the 1947 fire was kno, Colin W. Sargent
"Out of the Past" piece on a 1948 Bates Fabric "Back to School" promotion featur, Colin W. Sargent
"Talking Walls" piece on Garrison Field, a 14 acre Cape Elizabeth oceanfront est, Colin W. Sargent
"Vanishing Maine" piece on some of the places and things that used to exist in P, Colin W. Sargent
Information about some of Maine's "most romantic places", including Pemaquid Poi, Portland Monthly staff
Several communities in Maine vie to be considered the first place in the United, Portland Monthly staff
LightHawk aviation, a Maine-based consortium, is directed by Rudy Engholm, who c, Donna Stuart
An article marking the 100th anniversary of the first skyscraper built in Portla, Patrick Venne
The 91-year-old Shwartz Building on Congress and High streets in Portland is und, Kathleen Whalen
An article about the planned creation of a First Amendment museum in Guy Gannett, Leah Whalen
The John Neal house at 173-175 State Street was built in 1836 in what was then t, Leah Whalen
When it was constructed in1986, the $22 million One City Center building was int, Leah Whalen
An "exit interview" with departing Portland City Manager Joe Gray. He talks abou, Robert Witkowski
Dodge's "Search Engine for the Road" advertising campaign included hints that se, Robert Witkowski
Submissions from 2010
A look at new shops opening in the Old Port this summer, including Motifs, the O
Photos of Mark Upson, Linda Albert, Elena Morrow-Spitzer, Mayor Nick Mavodones,
"Zeitgeist" piece on Dr. Charles Carpenter, who lives with his wife Dalinda in a
Profile of and interview with Adam Gardner, guitarist and vocalist for the band, Betsy Caron
A brief look at Maine and the China trade during the 18th and 19th centuries, wi, Sarah Cumming Cecil
Critique and examples of paintings by longtime Lincolnville resident Neil Welliv, Sarah Cumming Cecil
Interview with novelist Dr. Tess Gerritsen of Camden, whose work is produced on, Amber Cronin
Maine landmarks that recently have been or might be put on the market include th, Justin Ellis
An historical review of the use of wallpaper in Maine, with details on homes whe, Brad Emerson
Fortune Rock is a George Howe-designed home cantilevered on concrete bridge trus, Brad Emerson
Architect Wallace Harrison and artist and designer Isamu Noguchi collaborated on, Brad Favreau
"Focus on Health Care" piece by Helen Foley, CEO of the Cumberland County Y, on, Helen Brena Foley
"Cuiscene" piece on a non-skier's guide to the best apres-ski offerings around t, Judith Gaines
"Cuiscene" piece on festivals, gourmet tastings, and lodging packages in Maine d, Judith Gaines
"Cuiscene" piece on Maine's tea houses., Judith Gaines
"Cuiscene" piece on Maine vintners, with a map of 20 Maine wineries and vineyard, Judith Gaines
Four homes on Bramhall Street in Portland that were owned by Maine Medical Cente, Karen E. Hofreiter
Profiles of two Maine College of Art ceramicists--Kari Radasch ('97) and Patti S, Karen E. Hofreiter
An article on Maine rock climbers with details on two rock-climbing destinations, Karen E. Hofreiter and Amber Cronin
Profiles of Maine-connected people who are shaking up the status quo, including:, Aruna Kenyi, Karen E. Hofreiter, Justin Ellis, Colin Sargent, and Adam Perry
A list of the 100 largest Maine companies and a sampling of the state's largest, Evan Livada
Interview with Julia Clukey, an Olympic luger who discovered her love for the sp, Walker Matthews
An article on an "Indian Encampment" in Bar Harbor, which at its peak in 1885, w, Bunny McBride and Harold Prins
Today the VIA Group will celebrate its move into the Baxter Library building wit, Edward D. Murphy
L.L. Bean's iconic canvas tote bag and classic American clothes have been seen c, Tina M. Phillips
"Interview" piece with Oriana Farley, 24, a Hampden native and multiple Maine Al, Mackenzie Rawcliffe
"Cuiscene" piece on Yordprom Coffee Company on Congress Street, owned by Thomas, Meagan S. Reidmann
Interview with Carson Kressley, TV personality from "Queer Eye for the Straight, Meaghan S. Reidmann
Profile of and interview with Alice Brooks of Biddeford, whose short film, "Root, Todd M. Richard
Profile of and interview with Eugene McDaniels, 75, of Kittery, song-writer and, Todd M. Richard
Profile of Ben Row, an actor, theatrical graphic designer, and GPS voice-over. H, Todd M. Richard
Rob Evons opened Port City Music Hall a year ago, at 504 Congress Street, and th, Todd M. Richard
A case is made that Portland was the locale that inspired Edward Hopper's painti, Colin Sargent
Actress Irene Bedard would like to produce a movie based on the biography,"Molly, Colin Sargent
An article on Joan Whitney Payson (1903-1975), with details on her famous friend, Colin Sargent
Descriptions of three waterfront estates for sale in Maine: 5 Pillsbury Drive in, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a house at 301 Foreside Road in Cumberland, owned, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a restored Gothic Revival landmark, known as the W, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on "Stall Hall" in Kennebunk Beach, where Maine novel, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on the $3.8 million East Sebago retreat, Rockcraft Lo, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on the former home of Maine Supreme Court Justice Sid, Colin Sargent
"Interview" piece with actors Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub, who are acting in, Colin Sargent
Leigh Keno, denizen of "Antiques Roadshow," talks about preeminent examples of M, Colin Sargent
"Real Estate" piece on the shingle-style house with children's "castle" that Ric, Colin Sargent
"house of the month" piece on No. 420 Baxter Boulevard, for many years the home, Colin W. Sargent
Quotations by Mainers taken from the latest edition of "The Yale Book of Quotati, Fred R. Shapiro
Descriptive account of the Rebel raid on Portland Harbor, led by Confederate Cha, Ron Soodalter
The Navy is offering the decommissioned USS John F. Kennedy to be used as a floa, Jason Stevenson
Paul S. Stevens, the son of architect John Calvin Stevens II, describes the home, Paul S. Stevens
A descriptive list of Maine islands on the market, ranging in price from Davis I, Donna Stuart