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 1996

Lengthy article on Winslow Homer and the "Winslow Homer" exhibition at the Natio, Carl Little

Molly Spotted Elk, born in 1903 on Indian Island Reservation at Old Town, was a, Bunny McBride and Colin Sargent

"Touch," fiction by Tessa McGovern., Tessa McGovern

"Under the Bridge," fiction by G. L. Mina., GL Mina

"Apple Tree," fiction by Ann Patrick., Ann Patrick

Detailed description of the work of three Maine shrimp fishermen -- Lyle Chambe, David Pettingell

Two letters on writer Rebecca Reilly, one from a member of the Martha Stewart fa, Carol E. Phillips and Ron Cargille

Letter to the editor critical of Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council.., Bruce Reeves

"A Dream of Custer," fiction by Doug Rennie., Doug Rennie

Review of Fore Street restauant in Portland., Phil Rogers

The Bueben Colburn batteaux museum in Pittston shows Benedict Arnold's march up, Richard Rose

Architect John Calvin Stevens designed Frederick Walker's mansion, Channelside,, Colin Sargent

Article about the Captain James Means House in Stroudwater. Directly across fr, Colin Sargent

Article on the 1797 Federal brick home along the Saco River in Salmon Falls, whi, Colin Sargent

Businesses throughout Portland have taken advantage of the new L.L. Bean store, Colin Sargent

Column on author Sandy Phippen, who was born in White Plains, NY, but moved to M, Colin Sargent

Column on Celia Thaxter's An Island Garden, with a list of its plants., Colin Sargent

Column on Colin Sargent's dream of opening a small liberal-arts college in Portl, Colin Sargent

Column on Portland Stoneware garden urns., Colin Sargent

Detailed descriptions of Maine resorts, including Oceanic House on Star Island a, Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Column contrasting Portland with San Francisco, CA., Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Column on Commodore Edward Preble (1761-1807)., Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Decription of author John Neal, his book Portland Illustrate, Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Story of artist Michael Waterman and University of Southern, Colin Sargent

In a brief article on the demolition of the Portland Theatre, the editor ruminat, Colin Sargent

Lengthy article on miracles occuring during the repair and appraisal of various, Colin Sargent

Reviews of the work of Samrith Chap and Helga Poznanski, Maine promising artists, Colin Sargent

Schlotterbeck & Foss, which occupies a dramatic building on Preble Street in Por, Colin Sargent

Steve Elliott of Ellsworth gave Bruce Jenner an American flag moments after Jenn, Colin Sargent

Essay on polar explorer Robert Peary, Portland High School, Class of 1873. In, Colin Sargent, Amy Butts, William David Barry, and Peter Gribben

"Waiting for Company." Fiction by Julie Sherman., Julie Sherman

Description of the pain and pleasure of Henry David Thoreau's trips through Main, Gwen Thompson

Detailed description of psychologist Carl Jung's 1936 visit to Bailey Island, Ma, Gwen Thompson

Detailed description of the home of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain in Brunswick, an, Gwen Thompson and Kevin LeDuc

Interview with actress Liv Tyler and detailed descriptions of the nine other "mo, Gwen Thompson and Richard Rose

Submissions from 1995

"House of the Month." Description of the Captain Reed House in Richmond, and it

Interview with Portland Pirates Andrew Brunette, Todd Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Steve

Djibril Sow, from Senegal, attends the University of Southern Maine at Gorham., Jack Barnes

"Bramhall : The Fabled Lost Mansion of J.B. Brown." Story about J.B. Brown, and, William David Barry

In 1961, Westbrook College president Edward Blewitt bought the Georgetown, Maine, William David Barry

In the 1830s and 40s, a Portland group, The Algerines, was extremely gullible fo, William David Barry

"Food Fights." Fiction by Fred Bonnie., Fred Bonnie

"Letters." Letter on Navy blimp K-14, possibly the only aircraft lost to enemy, James P. Chichettp

A review of Maine's master craftsmen, including Samuel Newell (1724-1814), Paul, Edwin A. Churchill

From the wilderness of Big Squaw mountain in Greenville to the well-groomed Shaw, Karen Cummings

Profiles of Chet Homer, the owner of Shawnee Peak ski area, and Rick Hoddinott,, Karen Cummings

Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells and Biddeford are joined by Route 1, once known a, Peter Davenport and Colin Sargent

Fiction piece, "Late Spring.", Dan Domench

"Letters." Two letters about captured U-Boats in World War One., Don Gorvett and Thomas C. Ewell

Though there is no comprehensive guide to the prominent citizens buried in Portl, William B. Jordan Jr.

Lengthy interview with Elizabeth Noyce., Paul Karr

Portland used to be a major manufacturer for the world, particularly of anchors,, Paul Karr

Portland area residents Rosella Loveitt, Gene Germain, Marie Sutton, Gerry Talbo, Paul Karr and Martha Coombs

Article about the "10 Most Intriguing People In Maine." Those included are as fo, Kevin LeDuc

Article on a Wolf 1, a lone wolf shot in St. John Territory. Its shooter might, Kevin LeDuc

Detailed discussion with former senator Margaret Chase Smith in her Skowhegan ho, Kevin LeDuc

The Whitney Museum in New York City and the Portland Museum of Art are showing e, Carl Little

Profile of, and interview with, multi-talented actor Michael Howard, who both ac, John Lovell

Profiles of various Maine webmasters and Web pages. Includes a "white pages" of, John Lovell

Letter correcting last month's article on Richmond, Maine., Deborah W. Morton

"The Blue Goose." Fiction by Murray Osborne,, Murray Osborn

Two letters on last month's article about Margaret Burnham., Pat Packard and Roger Gilmore

"Chauferring In The Summer," fiction by Sanford Phippen., Sanford Phippen

Interview with Janwillem van de Wetering, author of Just A Corpse At Twilight, t, Sanford Phippen

"Half a Cookie," fiction by David Ray., David Ray

"Darkness," fiction by Doug Rennie., Doug Rennie

Article on the "Best of Portland 1995." The selections include: Best Summer A, Kevan Lee Rinehart

Graduate student's article on writing a book about New England ghosts, and Cathe, Charles Robinson

Book review of "Big and Hairy," by Deering High School graduate Brian Daly., Colin Sargent

Boon Island, off Ogunquit, is dangerous, and its lighthouse might be a hazard., Colin Sargent

Column on Maine Arts' proposal to turn the Congress Square Performance Arts Area, Colin Sargent

Column on the bowling alley, still accessible, underneath the Portland Performin, Colin Sargent

Essay on a video of the liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien's visit to Portland., Colin Sargent

Essay on John Neal, dispatched to Portland by the British as a consul in 1895., Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Captain Jacob Winslow (1827-1902) of Deering Street in Portl, Colin Sargent

"From the Editor." Column on Shirley Maclaine at the Maine State Music Theater, Colin Sargent

"House of the Month" article on 50 Deering Street, Portland, a "fixer-upper" tha, Colin Sargent

"House of the Month." Description of the Knox Arboretum, founded by Norman Lerm, Colin Sargent

In 1943, three Italian U-Boats built with German plans and German parts were se, Colin Sargent

Interview with Ric Weinschenk, developer of Portland condominia with customized, Colin Sargent

In the 1940s, German U-Boats patrolled off Portland, one of which shot down an A, Colin Sargent

Short reminiscence on the ice in Capisic Pond., Colin Sargent

Two of the nation's most satisfying chip manufacturers are in South Portland: Na, Colin Sargent

Descriptions of 13 uninhabited islands: Simpson's, Burnt, Merit, Shoppee, Miles,, Colin Sargent and Eric Hopkins

Story on the ten most dangerous stretches of road in Maine, including descriptio, Colin Sargent and Kevin LeDuc

"Visit's End," a short story by Julie W. Sherman., Julie Sherman

Lengthy and detailed history of "Maine's Role in the China Trade, 1796-1856," an, Laura Fecych Sprague

"Letters." Response to a December 1994 article on the U-Boat mystery., Mark Stoffan

Short story, "The Smallest Mountain Never Climbed," by Peter de Swart., Peter de Swart

Brief article about University of Southern Maine art students students Emely Jon, Gwen Thompson

Detailed description of the workings of the Portland Conservatory of Music and o, Gwen Thompson

Guide to upcoming festivals in Rockland, Bailey Island, Rangeley, Waldoboro, Eas, Gwen Thompson

History of the Harrison's Deertrees Theater, created in 1936 and currently home, Gwen Thompson

Margaret Burnham lived quietly, but elegantly, in a house full of historic arti, Gwen Thompson

Letter from the owner of The Danforth bed and brekfast in Portland, commending P, Gwen Thompson and Barbara E. Hathaway

Along the coast of Maine, "smart homes" are beginning to include microchip featu, Lisa Wogan

"Every House Is A World," fiction by Christopher Woods., Christopher Woods

Submissions from 1994

Brief Gazette piece on the family and estate of Falmouth's John Marshall Brown.

Brief piece on Babe Ruth's hunting trips to Maine.

"Gazette" piece on former winter holiday traditions in Maine. From 1954 to 1958