“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 2007
Since the 1850s, the families of Gail Tobey, 62, and her husband, Dennis, have h, Judith Gaines
An article on confiscations by state and federal agents of illegal species from, Cathy Genthner
Profile of Dr. Susan Shaw of Brooklin, who along with Admiral Robert E. Peary, i, Cathy Genthner
Profile of Michele Bourk, 38, a fixed-wing flight instructor who started Cumberl, Cathy Genthner
"Goings on" piece with details on summer theater shows, gallery and museum exhib, Liz Gotthelf
Costume designer Susan Picinich works at the University of Southern Maine and de, Katharina Hagmann
"Threads" piece on Mt. Washington weather intern Mike Renzi, who is outfitted by, Katharina Hagmann
"Threads" piece on new spring designs from Jill McGowan of Portland, Ann Perrino, Katharina Hagmann
"Threads" piece on the quilts of Leigh Griffith of Houlton., Katharina Hagmann
Judge Frank M. Coffin, 86, of South Portland, the unsuccessful 1960 Maine gubern, Sarah Halstead
A listing of winter events; ski areas; dogsledding services; galleries and museu, Sarah Halstead and Diane Hudson
Nick Jules, a security guard for Portland's Time and Temperature building, is co, Benzo Harris and Abby Parsons
Descriptions of Maine islands for sale, including Little Squaw Island in Penobsc, Amy Havel
"In tune" piece on Lauren Wayne, 33, who has jump-started Portland's national bo, Jason Hjort
"In tune" piece on local and national bands that make a winter ritual of perform, Jason Hjort
"In tune" piece on Zach Romanoff, 29, of Portland, who just released an eponymou, Jason Hjort
Musician Jason Hjort, who has played in most of Portland's bars and clubs, revie, Jason Hjort
A compilation of most of the "best city" and similar lists on which Portland and, James V. Horrigan
Former "Good Morning America" host Joan Lunden is spending her eleventh summer i, James V. Horrigan
Gary Hinkley, director of vehicle services for the state Bureau of Motor Vehicle, James V. Horrigan
"Interview" piece with actor Kurt Russell, 55, who considers Rangeley his hometo, James V. Horrigan
New York native Alice Dunn, 46, opened her first small salvage store on Munjoy H, James V. Horrigan
"Restaurant review" piece on Acropolis at 745 Forest Avenue in Portland, owned b, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on Grissini Italian Bistro in Kennebunkport, with a de, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on Jonathan St. Laurent's Uncle Billy's Resto-Bar, whi, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on Royal River Grillhouse in Yarmouth, which combines, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on Stripers Waterfront Restaurant at the Breakwater In, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on the newly opened Portland's Restaurant and Bar on P, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on the new Portland location of Jay Villani's Local 18, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant review" piece on the "new" Walter's in Portland's Old Port, with che, Diane Hudson
"Restaurant Review" piece with a review of the Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake in Sou, Diane Hudson
This year, the Mystery Writers of America bestowed their highest award of Grand, Michael Kimball
"Maine Life" piece on how Somalis in Lewiston and Auburn, many from a larger com, Alexander Lane
Maine women have taken up farming at the rate of 81 per year between 1997 and 20, Alexander Lane
A list of the top 100 Maine firms, with the top ten spots held by L.L. Bean of F, Evan Livada
"The Perfect Rowboat." Fiction by Kendall Merriam., Kendall Merriam
Light-hearted article questioning why Maine lacks high-end retailers like Saks F, Eric Poulin
Forcing public school employees to undergo FBI background checks entered Maine', Bruce Pratt
Profile of Maine native Jane Spencer, 30. This year, she shared a Pulitzer Priz, Brenda Sparks Prescott
Portland's waterfront has its own holiday traditions. Every year, an Italian fa, Mackenzie Rawcliffe and Jessica Emery
An article on wearable items imprinted with the work of Maine artists, including, Amy Louise Reynolds
A short article on Native American bone-carving, the results of which can be see, Amy Louise Reynolds
"In tune" piece containing an interview with Melynda Amann, 37, who as Cruella,, Todd M. Richard
"In Tune" piece featuring an interview in question-and-answer format with singer, Todd M. Richard
"In tune" piece on Maine guitarist Sean Mencher, who plays rockabilly and wester, Todd M. Richard
"In tune" piece on music festivals around Maine this summer, including the Fort, Todd M. Richard
"In tune" piece with an interview with percussionist and performer Annegret Baie, Todd M. Richard
"In tune" piece with an interview with Portland singer-songwriter Moses Atwood,, Todd M. Richard
In the 1930s, George Herman "Babe" Ruth befriended L.L. Bean. By this time the, John Ripley
NAFTA--the North American Free Trade Agreement--has influenced the use of signag, Rhea Cote Robbins
"12 Things You Didn't Know About the Victoria Mansion," including the mansion's, Colin Sargent
A look at three Maine coastal estates that are on the market. Far From the Wolf, Colin Sargent
An interview with artist Jamie Wyeth, who paints on Monhegan Island. Wyeth descr, Colin Sargent
An interview with Deering High School graduate and Tony Award winner Andrea Mart, Colin Sargent
Article on Sam Bellamy, or "Black Sam," the most notorious and glamorous pirate, Colin Sargent
Article on "Vividly True to Nature: Harrison Bird Brown," an exhibit of 40 lands, Colin Sargent
At a recent trade show in Shanghai, a coalition of nine Maine boat yards opened, Colin Sargent
"Cuiscene" piece on some award-winning and notable restaurants in the southern p, Colin Sargent
Dylan Voorhees, director of energy policy at the Natural Resources Council of Ma, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on 155 Western Promenade in Portland, which is on the, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on 198 Danforth St., built in 1863 for William T. Smi, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a home at 55 Thomas St. in Portland, designed in 1, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a John Calvin Stevens-designed cottage at 7 Montgo, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a Lindal Cedar Home on Goose Pond in Lucerne-in-Ma, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on a mansion at 33 Carroll Street, designed by archit, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on an 8.9-acre parcel with two beaches at the mouth o, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on Grey Havens in Georgetown, a 15-bedroom home on cl, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on the Charles Jenkins House (ca. 1890) in Cumberland, Colin Sargent
"House of the month" piece on the restoration of 144 Pine St. in Portland, which, Colin Sargent
In November, founder David H. Lyman, 66, offered the prestigious but indebted Ro, Colin Sargent
Interview in question-and-answer format with singer/songwriter Daryl Hall who re, Colin Sargent
Maine architect James Schildroth, who was named a Taliesin Fellow at the world c, Colin Sargent
Marshall Duhaime of Classic Boatworks in Hancock restores runabouts, classic mah, Colin Sargent
Profile of venerable Portland bookseller Francis O'Brien, who was born in 1908 a, Colin Sargent
"Raye" Trott, 55, leader of a local blues band, and Suzanne Groetzinger, 44, a, Colin Sargent
Short article on photographer John G. Kelley, whose show at Galeyrie Fine Art in, Colin Sargent
The 26-room Harold M. Sewall House in Bath is listed for sale this summer at $79, Colin Sargent
The author tracks down some of Maine's hidden beaches, from cobblestone pocket b, Colin Sargent
The Deer Isle mansion "Felsted," designed by Shingle Style architect William Eme, Colin Sargent
There are roses named for Portland actress Liv Tyler and the late senator Margar, Colin Sargent
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Portland's native poet, He, Colin Sargent
Three coastal properties for under $160,000 include a Gothic Revival in Robbinst, Colin Sargent
When it was built in 1910, Portland's Fidelity Trust building (now home to the M, Colin Sargent
Humorist Robert Skoglund of St. George describes how some people "from away" tre, Robert Skoglund
Despite Maine's low murder rate, about 70 murder cases have remained unsolved ov, Lance Tapley
The [Peaks] Island Independence Committee organized to secede from Portland afte, Lance Tapley
Kirsten Cappy of Portland, a children's-book publicist, estimates there are over, Lance Tapley and Peggy Tapley
A descriptive list of "101 of Maine's guiltiest guilty pleasures," ranging from, Staff and wire reports
A look at the marketing power of the Maine mystique. With mention of Ralph Laure, Staff and wire reports
Portland designers describe how they would redo a drab house at 25 Summer St. wh, Staff and wire reports
Submissions from 2006
An article on seven elements needed to create the perfect lodge. They include:
An article on the "largely" biennial Maine chapter of the American Institute of
A ski guide to Maine's mountains.
Brief article commenting on Maine connections to television's "Sex and the City.
Brief article on the 50th annual garden tour of the Garden Club of Mt. Desert, w
Brief article on trinkets once used as currency between the Hudson's Bay Trading
"Chowder" piece on actors Elisabeth and Andrew Shue, the children of attorney Ja
"Chowder" piece on a recent auction at the Cyr Auction Gallery in Gray, which ra
"Chowder" piece on a story by Stephen King entitled "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gord
"Chowder" piece on Bisque-Its, lobster-flavored dog treats, created at the Lobst