“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 2003
More than 200 wharf cats live on Portland's waterfront, observed and fed by symp, Rhianna Daniels
Description of a caving expedition in Inman's Cave in Camden, led by Eric Hendri, Cory Fox
Article on the town of Bakerstown, which was flooded by the creation of Wyman Da, Pat Friedman
Description of a Paleoindian archeological dig in Dresden overlooking Merrymeeti, Pat Friedman
"Season For Change," fiction by Frank Griffin., Frank Griffin
"chowder" piece on the funk jam-band moe., which is playing a concert at the Sta, Katharina Hagmann
"chowder" piece reporting that the Food Network recently filmed an episode of th, Katharina M. Hagmann
Article on Wallis Girls boutique, at 11Free Street in Portland. Founded by Chan, Joe S. Harrington
"Interview" piece with actress Kelly Preston, 39, who summers on Islesboro in Pe, Louis B. Hobson
Article on Camp Chewonki, in Wiscasset, which has attracted participants from ar, Diane Hudson
Profile of photographer Bernice Abbott, who retreated from Paris and New York to, Diane Hudson
Profiles of five people working unique and rewarding jobs in Maine. Those profi, Diane Hudson
"restaurant review" of Five Fifty-Five, at 555 Congress Street in Portland, whic, Diane Hudson
"restaurant review" of Saeng Thai, a Thai restaurant located at 267 St. John Str, Diane Hudson
"restaurant review" of the A-1 Diner in Gardiner, Maine., Diane Hudson
Restaurant review of The Afghan Restaurant in Falmouth, owned by M. Hashim Sayed, Diane Hudson
"restaurant review" of The Dogfish Cafe, located at 953 Congress Street in Portl, Diane Hudson
Summerguide listings of over 225 destination attractions in Maine including musi, Diane Hudson
Description of area condominiums and apartments that offer the best waterfront v, Christopher Johnson
"The Doors of November." Fiction by Barbara F. Lefcowitz., Barbara F. Lefcowitz
As winners of the Project Greenlight directing competition, Maine filmmakers Kyl, Julian Marks
Brief profile of Nik Caner-Medley, a 2002 Deering High graduate and a freshman o, Julian Marks
Profile of Will Barnet, respected painter, printmaker and teacher. Barnet, 92,, Steven May
People of the Dawn. Still Here : The Enduring Wabanaki Tribes, Bunny McBride
"The Wind." Fiction by David Moore., David Moore
Profile of Scott Black, 56, a Portland native, head and founder of Delphi Manage, George Neavoll
Account of a sleepless night for a Portland insomniac, which included visits to, Sally Noble
After 70-plus years, the Ogunquit Playhouse continues to offer 10 weeks of shows, Cathy Nelson Price
A look at the many actors who have started out at Portland Stage Company (PSC) a, Cathy Nelson Price
Profile of television and film star Tony Shalhoub, a 1977 graduate of the Univer, Cathy Nelson Price
From 1983 to 2002, the real estate market in Greater Portland has risen at 8.4 p, Evan Richert
"Mirrors." Fiction by Rhea Cote Robbins., Rhea Cote Robbins
"The Woman who climbed a tree." Fiction by Kenneth Rosen., Kenneth Rosen
Article on the historic Mitchell Cottage on Islesboro, which was built as a summ, Colin Sargent
Description of four new paintings by Andrew Wyeth, noting that Wyeth, at age 86,, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on 17 Seagrass Lane in Ogunquit, which features 150 f, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on a 9,000 square-foot Shingle Style mansion on the S, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on Route 88's Corey House on Mussel Cove in Falmouth,, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on the Thomas Brackett Reed homestead in Portland, an, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on the William Vaughan House, located at 387 Danforth, Colin Sargent
Listing of 30 islands for sale off Maine waters, including descriptions, prices, Colin Sargent
Michael Chitwood, chief of police in Portland, believes that there are more guns, Colin Sargent
Brief article on the transition of Pineland Farms from the Maine School for the, John C. Schoen
"Plot Next to Angel." Fiction by Morgan Shepard., Morgan Shepard
In southern Maine there are six museum homes preserved as historic properties by, Caitlin Shetterly
"Inside Story" piece on a classic Cranberry Isles cottage designed by architect, Scott Simons
"Inside Story" piece on a house on the Eastern River in Dresden designed by Stev, Scott Simons
"Inside Story" piece on the kitchen and family room addition to the old "Ice Cub, Scott Simons
"Inside Story" piece on the "Points of View" house on Peaks Island's Back Shore., Scott Simons
"Inside Story" piece on the transformation of an old shed on an island in Penobs, Scott Simons
"Inside Story" piece on the White House on Deer Isle, which was designed by Matt, Scott Simons
Profile of the Springer House on Chebegue Island, designed by Portland architect, Scott Simons
The Skinner Cottage on Little John Island in Yarmouth was originally built in 19, Scott Simons
Article comparing the lives of David Shaw, one of the richest men in Portland, a, Lance Tapley
Article on Local 861, the union of the Portland Longshoremen's Benevolent Societ, Lance Tapley
Article on the popularity of house restoration in Maine, detailing the experienc, Lance Tapley
In Maine, the use of DNA testing to exonerate convicted prisoners is centered ar, Lance Tapley
Profiles of Maine artists Lisa Pixley, 24, of Portland, whose work is being show, Lance Tapley
"When Two Realists Met." Fiction by Charles Tekeyan., Charles Tekeyan
Article detailing how to start an art collection on a limited budget. Photograp, Chris Thompson
Article describing a selection of personal effects from the Maine Women Writers, Gwen Thompson
"Into the Woods." Fiction by Michael C. White., Michael C. White
Review of Portland's international grocery stores. These small stores serve as, China Williams
"chowder" piece on Louis D. Norton (1868-1940), a graduate of the Rhode Island S, Brita Zitin
Submissions from 2000
"As Maine Goes . . ." piece on the late Dr. Richard Hornberger of Bremen, author
"House of the Month" piece the Captain Russell Lewis House in Portland, a three-
Interview with Henry N. "Harry" Cobb, founding design partner at Pei, Cobb, Free
Profile of one of the most luminous firms in the history of Portland's business
Article about Captain Josiah Angier Mitchell and his Freeport-based clipper ship, Herbert Adams
History and tour of Portland's Deering Oaks Park., Herbert Adams
Interview with Dr. Suzanne Smrekar, 37, a native of Farmington who is now a rese, Herbert Adams
Profile of Mrs. Jane P. Thurston of Portland, also known as "The Empress of Main, Debra Barry
"Under The Table." Fiction by Fred Bonnie., Fred Bonnie
Insider's guide to OpSail 2000. Over 300,000 additional visitors are coming to, Twain Braden
Lengthy, detailed article on successful employers in Portland and South Portland, Eve Carr and Millard Carr
Detailed first-person profile of riding a surfboard in Maine during the winter., Eugene Cole
Article about a harrowing rescue mission aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Jeff, Joe DiRenzo III
Descriptions of 20 ski resorts in Maine, followed by comments of Ski Maine on ch, Leigh Donaldson
Profile of Tom Bergh, 50, of Peaks Island, owner of Maine Island Kayak and the f, Maria Ferrante
Article on fanciful creations made out of objects found in the wilds and then le, Diane Hudson
Profile of "Maine cowboy" Raymond Dupuis, a disc jockey and dance instructor., Diane Hudson
Profiles of opera singer Margaret Yanger of the Portland Opera Repertory Theater, Diane Hudson
Review of Bombay Mahal Indian restaurant in Brunswick. Brief reviews of thirty, Diane Hudson
Review of Dimitri's Greek restaurant in Scarborough, preceded by brief reviews o, Diane Hudson
Views of Portland from The Eastland Park Hotel. With details of Portland's larg, Diane Hudson
Article about Skylands, a 61-acre estate in Seal Harbor on Mount Desert Island t, Elizabeth Huston
Article on 50 of Maine's unusual attractions from the Abbe Museum at Bar Harbor,, Elizabeth Huston
Article on Maine people who live in glass houses. With special focus on the hom, Elizabeth Huston
Article on the home of Leon L. Bean, one of Maine's most famous entrepreneurs, w, Elizabeth Huston
Lengthy, detailed article on Maine high-technology companies: the internet firm, Elizabeth Huston and Colin Sargent
Article on Franco-Americans in Maine. With a brief Franco Maine history dating, Denis Ledoux
"Cover Story" piece on some of the reasons why Maine is called "Extreme." With, Anne Ornatek
Interview with skier Julie Parisien, from Auburn, on her favorite ski trails in, Julie Parisien and Colin Sargent
"Dignity." Fiction by Scott Pomfret., Scott Pomfret
Article on a local effort to create a single village center for Falmouth that wi, Colin Sargent
Article on the The Eastland Hotel, which was purchased at auction in February by, Colin Sargent
Brief article about Maine's "Live Lobster Cam," which is located on the Internet, Colin Sargent
Details about some of Maine's "dream" islands currently being offered for sale,, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on a brick home of gables and turrets at 100 Neal Str, Colin Sargent
"House of the Month" piece on the George Lord Mansion in Kennebunk. The Federal, Colin Sargent