“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 2012
Interviews with and profiles of the "Ten Most Intriguing Mainers", including Mi, Portland Monthly staff
"Legends" piece on two men's quest to uncover what really happened to aviator Am, Jason Stevenson
"Real Estate" piece on 27 "dream islands" available in Maine including Oak Islan, Donna Stuart
"Travelogue" piece that consists of an interview with Ken Kunin and Beth Stickne, Donna Stuart
Although long overshadowed by the popularity of Maine lobster, there are three s, David Svenson
Chris Tafford and Rob Mitchell of HoverFlow are using a small unmanned helicopte, David Svenson
"Creative Economy" piece on the Portland Ballet Co.'s photo exhibit called "Who', David Svenson
"Dollars & Sense" piece discusses some recent acquisitions made by members of th, David Svenson
"Dollars & Sense" piece on the author's theory that similar to the "hemline effe, David Svenson
"Dollars & Sense" piece that attempts to assess the economic impact of Open Ligh, David Svenson
Interviews with several Mainers you might have encountered on the streets of Por, David Svenson
Interview with architect Peter Forbes about a glass house he designed in Mt. Des, David Svenson
Interview with Cape Elizabeth resident Jeff Kline, the executive producer of the, David Svenson
Interview with Morgan Callen Rogers, Bath native and author of the novel Red Rub, David Svenson
"Made in Maine" piece about the 125-foot research vessel Hero, currently moored, David Svenson
"Made in Maine" piece that offers tidbits of information about L.L. Bean in cele, David Svenson
Pierce Atwood, Portland's largest law firm, has recently moved into new office s, David Svenson
University of Maine-Augusta professor and board member of the Portland Society o, David Svenson
When Whitney Parrish participated in her first archeological dig at a 17th centu, David Svenson
"Who knew?" piece on the Maine Chance Health Spa that Elizabeth Arden establishe, David Svenson
Influenced by President Johnson's Highway Beautification Act regulating advertis, Patrick Venne
The author imagines how "New Urbanism" might change the Portland cityscape. With, Patrick Venne
"The Falling Man." Fiction by Duncan Whitmire., Duncan Whitmire
"Discovery" piece on the heat shield that Biddeford's Fiber Materials, Inc creat, Robert Witkowski
Interview with actress, singer and Falmouth native Rachael Duddy. After studying, Robert Witkowski
Interview with former Boston Celtics player Dave Cowens who has lived on Sebago, Robert Witkowski
"Outdoors" piece on foliage photography, with tips on how to take good photograp, Robert Witkowski
"Where Can I See a" piece on the best places to see iconic Maine wildlife such a, Robert Witkowski
Brief profile of the painter, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, and the formative summers that he, Tom Wolf (Tom M.)
Submissions from 2011
Descriptions of seven ocean getaways now on the market for under $200,000.
"Dollars & Sense" piece with information to help readers compare different banks
Profiles and interviews commemorating Portland Monthly's 25th anniversary includ
"Dollars & Sense" piece on the types of items that were formerly crafted and man, Herbert C. Adams
A guide highlighting several New Year's Eve celebrations in Maine., Lindsey B. Anderson
Interview with Manchester, Maine native Crosby Leveen, who has been featured on, Taryn Crane
Descriptions of some of Maine's artist co-ops and collectives., Jeanee Dudley
Interview with Bob, Chris, and Abby Elliott, who represent three generations of, Jeanee Dudley
Interview with Maine resident Daniel Vitalis, a supporter of primitive skills su, Jeanee Dudley
Profile of Regina Lucchese of Portland, a talented musician who has also been re, Jeanee Dudley
One of the most daring structures of its time in Maine was a wing called the Pav, Brad Emerson
The polar Eskimo, Hivshu, or Robert E. Peary II, is the great-grandson of polar, Patricial Pierce Erikson
"Cuiscene" piece on Portland's restaurant scene from its emergence in the 1980s, Judith Gaines
"Cuiscene" piece on Roxanne Quimby's Quimby Culinary Colony located in the forme, Judith Gaines
"Cuiscene" piece on some unusual Maine foods and dishes including sea whelk sala, Judith Gaines
"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