“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
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
Preview of the First Annual Maine Jazz Festival, which is being presented at Por, Colin Sargent
"Letters." Detailed letter to the editor on John Portela of Brunswick, omitted, Jacqueline A. Shorette
Guide to Maine's summer festivals, including their dates, locations and brief de, Lindsey Ward
Submissions from 1999
Brief obituary of David Chaney, profiled in the last issue.
Correction to mention of Rudy Valle in the Dec 1998 issue.
Description and photo of a painting by Ogunquit Art Colony founder Charles Woodb
Details about William Scarborough's home, Point o' View, now for sale at $2.8 mi
"House of the Month." Description of Breakwater at Spring Point townhouses by P
"House of the Month." Description of the Guy Gannett house, for sale in Cape El
Painter Alice Shaw (1913-1994) of Cape Elizabeth was one of the most accomplishe
Description of Thompson's Point in Portland and the businesses located there. D, Herbert Adams
Henry Elias Mattson was the WPA artist who painted the mural in the Portland Pos, Herbert Adams
History of the sinking of the S.S. Portland during the "Great Portland Gale" of, Herbert Adams
Individual descriptions of some of Maine's largest storms, from 1798 to 1991. D, Herbert Adams and Dharma Sawyer
Letter to the editor from Congressman John Baldacci on the Can-Am Sled Races in, John Baldacci
Detailed history of the state of Maine, starting before 1500 and ending in the p, William David Barry, Debra Barry, Herbert Adams, Gerald Talbot, Tisha M. Eadie, and Sarah Katz
"Randy Jumped." Fiction by Douglas Bost., Douglas Bost
"Robbed." Fiction by Jason Brown., Jason Brown
"Protected." Fiction by Daniel Burbank-Domench., Daniel Burbank-Domench
"In Line At The BVB." Fiction by Stepan Chapman., Stepan Chapman
"Letters." Letter to the editor from Hannaford Brothers regarding a previous ar, Caren S. Epstein
"Letters." Two letters to the editor on Portland filmmaker Lucas Knight and his, Bruce A. Fleming and Lucas Knight
"Calendar." Description of events at the QE2 yacht tour and 26 museums and gall, Diane Hudson
Detailed article on premium juice companies Frugals Juice Co. in Eliot and Fresh, Diane Hudson
Detailed preview of 1999 Maine summer theater, followed by descriptions of 26 Ma, Diane Hudson
Interview with Verner Reed of Falmouth, one of the most influential photographer, Diane Hudson
"Listings." Guide to 19 Maine summer festivals and events at 52 summer theaters, Diane Hudson
Profile of artist Daphne Cummings., Diane Hudson
Profile of Cape Elizabeth painter Mark Haltof, whose home and all his work were, Diane Hudson
Profile of Portland commercial landlord Matt Orne., Diane Hudson
Review of Cook's Lobster House on Bailey Island., Diane Hudson
Review of David's restaurant in Portland., Diane Hudson
Review of Falmouth Sea Grill in Falmouth. Brief reviews of 32 additional area r, Diane Hudson
Review of the Bakehouse Cafe in Portland and brief reviews of 33 other area rest, Diane Hudson
Review of The Cannery restaurant on Lower Falls Landing in Yarmouth., Diane Hudson
Review of the Snow Squall restaurant in South Portland, and detailed description, Diane Hudson
Review of the Westcustogo Inn restaurant in Yarmouth, which has served Eleanor R, Diane Hudson
Review of Windows on the Water restaurant in Kennebunk, and brief reviews of 33, Diane Hudson
"The Chandler." Fiction by Barbara Lefkowitz., Barbara Lefcowitz
"Monkey Legs." Fiction by Janice Levy., Janice Levy
Profiles of 14 grand hotels in Maine: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth; The Danfor, Michael Miliard and Diane Hudson
"Green Woman," fiction by Janet Nodar., Janet Nodar
Interview with Tony DiMillo, owner of DiMillo's Floating Restaurant., David Page
Interview with Tony Taylor, who paints murals on Portland streets., David Page
Profiles of ten Mainers with "dream jobs:" David Chaney, Eagle Island island kee, Laura Palange, David Page, and Steve Luttrell
"Goodbye To Taunton Ferry." Fiction by Sanford Phippen., Sanford Phippen
"Letters." Comments of Verner Reed on a Feb 1999 article about him., Verner Reed
Review of Michelle's Restaurant in Hallowell., Phil Rogers
Article on sailing the Maine coast with Walter Cronkite, aboard his ketch Wyntje, Colin Sargent
Description of the 1790s home of the Woodford family, moved from its original lo, Colin Sargent
Descriptions of houses of 15 famous Mainers, including those of J. Henry Rines,, Colin Sargent
Detailed descriptions of various "dream islands" for sale in Maine: Clapboard, G, Colin Sargent
"From the Editor." Column on customs of graduating high school seniors in Maine, Colin Sargent
"From the Editor." Column on Maine College of Art students decorating a Barkalo, Colin Sargent
"From the Editor." Column on playwright Booth Tarkington and his Kennebunkport, Colin Sargent