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Not monetized, not compromised, and created for our readers over everything else, our stories dare to be different and dare to provoke. Portland, Maine deserves nothing less. Portland Monthly Magazine was established in 1985 by Colin and Nancy Sargent. Since its inception, Portland Monthly Magazine has been the winner of numerous awards and honors, including 72 American Graphic Design USA Awards. In 2017, Design Director Meaghan Maurice was named one of Folio Magazine's "30 Under 30" top magazine executives nationwide, viz. The New Yorker, Glamour, Vogue, Town & Country, Seventeen, Elle, Esquire, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Vanity Fair.
Operating as usual
The latest redevelopment plan for The Ski Resort That Must Not Be Named to be rebranded as the four-season Moosehead Lake Resort calls for a 6o-room hotel, new base lodge, brewpub, outdoor skating rink, marina on Moosehead Lake, and restoration of the upper mountain lift.
Here's where to ski while you're not holding your breath: https://bit.ly/PMSkiGui
Photo: Burnt Mountain, Sugarloaf
It's always soup weather at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Read our story "Stone Soup" to see how Rachel Adams's latest ingredient stirs into the community recipe. bit.ly/PM_StoneSoup
SOLD. We spoke with Eliot Cutler about his one-of-a-kind home in Cape Elizabeth in 2017: “My favorite spot is the breakfast area off the kitchen. It’s surrounded 180 degrees by massive windows. On a clear day you can see Portugal. I’ll never have as great an office as I have here now.”
Get a closer glimpse here: bit.ly/HiddenShore
With built-in social distancing, could pole dancing be the new Pilates? Red Hot & Ladylike Dance Studio #workoutwednesday bit.ly/PM_UnchainedMelodies
Dreaming of a more scenic work from home environment?
Here are three homes with million-dollar views for under $250K: bit.ly/PM_RealSteals
With all the Oscar buzz about One Night in Miami, will Leslie Odom Jr. start getting as many Sam Cooke requests as Hamilton requests? Place your bets now, and check out his Maine checklist: bit.ly/PMLeslieOdom
November 2017 Colin W. Sargent of Portland Monthly checks in with the Hamilton star ahead of his visit to see how hungry he is for a taste of Maine.
We've officially broken the internet.
Coming to you straight from Maine: Patrick "McDreamy" Dempsey dashing through dreamy Maine scenery. Can spring water paired with this much eye candy be healthy?
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Find out what this Maine dreamboat dreams of on a moonlit night: bit.ly/PMDempsey
It's not every day Phippsburg Police Chief John Skroski gets a call to rescue a Snowy Owl injured by a car or truck while flying across the road. What better bedtime story for Percy while he recuperates at Avian Haven in Freedom than Snowy Owl & the Seven Sailors, the true story of how a Snowy Owl rescued by the Audubon Society migrated north on the schooner Bowdoin after missing his flock's departure from Portland?
Snowy Owl and the Seven Sailors is available on Amazon: bit.ly/SevenSailors
Photo by Caroline Skroski
For Maine history buffs, the day that Kamala Harris will be sworn in as America's first woman vice president and second vice president of color calls to mind Hannibal Hamlin's staunch opposition to the expansion of slavery in America throughout his long political career as a representative from Maine's 6th District, governor of Maine, senator from Maine, and the first vice president from Maine, under Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865). Stay tuned for Summerguide to find out who was the second!
Get 2021 off to a scrumptious start at the virtual Maine Agricultural Trade Show January 19-23 bit.ly/MaineAG and keep our Tasty Times close by for monthly tips on which good eats to watch for the rest of the year: bit.ly/PMMTastyTimes
Civil rights pioneer, NAACP co-founder, and Maine summer regular W. E. B. Du Bois died the day before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Where better to evade the FBI for 30 years running than the shores of Lake Cobbossecontee? bit.ly/PMDubois
Every summer the African-American intellectual leader disappeared to a lake in Maine.
Rain on the coast means snow on the slopes! Find a winter sports center near you in our statewide Ski Guide: bit.ly/PMSkiGuide
Photo by Jamie Walter - Courtesy Sugarloaf
Think hibernation's over-rated? We can help! Look inside the latest Portland Monthly for a state-wide guide to winter sports, pandemic wedding planning tips, real estate dreams for every budget, a DIY Portland celebrity tour, and more: bit.ly/PM_Winterguide
What a view to wake up to! 211 East Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach is on the market, spectacular sunrises included: http://bit.ly/JewelofGrandBeach
Photo by Marcy Pluznick-Marrin
While your feast may look a little different this year, we hope it's full of love. Happy Holidays from all of us at Portland Magazine.
http://bit.ly/FeastofLove
We’re excited to share that our editor and publisher Colin W. Sargent’s “Red Hands” has been named one of the top six books of 2020 by The Morning Star in London.
“In Red Hands, author Colin Sargent employs a part-autobiographical, part-fictionalised first person account of the troubled life of Iordana Ceauscescu, wife of Valentin, the eldest child of Nicolae and Elena.
“Fittingly, haz de necaz — the Romanian term for rueful laughter — appears a number of times in this novel and it pretty much describes Red Hands’s tone, one of tragedy leavened by comedy.”
You can see their full round-up of the Best Books of 2020 here: https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/c/books-with-paul-simon
Looking for a movie tonight to get you into the holiday spirit? Here's our flick pick: "Holly Star" was filmed in the Saco/Biddeford area and is available on streaming services! Read our interview with director Michael Nickles here: http://bit.ly/MaineCinema
Snowy Old Port afternoon ❄️
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but watching the tree cam from the comfort of your home on a snowy day is so delightful!
Check it out here: https://bit.ly/portlandchristmas
Thanks for the entertainment, Portland Downtown!
Nothing beats a snow day breakfast!
Tired of all the same old Christmas music videos already? Tune in to 207 on WSCH this evening for a fresh take on what makes this the most wonderful time of the year in Jacob Sutherland's rendition of "This Time of Year" from the holiday musical "Laughing All the Way" by playwright, screenwriter, songwriter, and frequent Portland Magazine contributor Brian Daly.
https://open.spotify.com/album/7KmFgHM3wo3T7j3Ii2dzYq
Dreaming of a cozy cabin getaway? We compiled a list for purchase, lease, vacation, or inspiration.
Browse away: https://bit.ly/logcabinfever
Mark your calendar for this Wednesday night: Stonecoast MFA 2020 Alumni Reading, Part II
Editor and publisher Colin W. Sargent will read from his latest novel "Red Hands."
https://usm.maine.edu/stonecoastmfa/stonecoast-mfa-2020-alumni-reading-part-ii
Shopping locally online for gifts this year? Buy a subscription for yourself and gift one to a friend for FREE! http://bit.ly/2I3I41S
Trying to buy a house? You're not alone. High demand has forced the median home price up 20% in Maine. Read more in our story "Merry Mortgages" by Sofia Voltin: https://bit.ly/merrymortgages
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our December issue is hot off the press. Get cozy and give it a read.
http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2020/11/portland-monthly-magazine-december-2020/
Tomorrow is the last outdoor farmers' market of the season! Stroll through Deering Oaks and pick up all the fixings for your Thanksgiving feast. Read our story about the history behind some of the beautiful squashes and gourds you're sure to encounter: http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2020/10/throwback-veggies/
Have you ever seen Portland Headlight out of context? Like as a cover for a secret underground base in a sci-fi show? Or while traveling abroad? Read our story and share examples of your own! http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2020/10/guess-who/
Hey, Press Herald! You ran a story from the AP this weekend on the famous Paris bookstore Shakespeare and Company but did not mention the Maine connection. Longtime owner George Whitman spent summers with his family in Norway, Maine. You can read about it in our interview:
Summers in Maine formed the star chart that young George Whitman followed to the City of Lights. By Colin W. Sargent Maybe you can't keep them down on the
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is well underway on Thompson's Point. We spoke with talented creatives, tech geniuses, and local businesses that have come together to realize the dream of the new space; read "Stone Soup" here: http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2020/10/stone-soup/
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Travis Roy, former Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed just 11 seconds into his first collegiate game. We interviewed him one year after the accident:
"When I'm asked about the accident I try to tell people how well I'm doing now—I'm not dwelling in the past." Yarmouth's Travis Roy is a marvel of determination
Our November 2020 issue is now live and being dropped off curbside! See who is stealing our lighthouse, get excited about the new Children's Museum and Theatre being built on Thompson's Point, and dream about spending next summer in Christmas Cove in this month's "Talking Walls."
Flip through the new issue here: http://www.portlandmonthly.com/
Coming in for a landing! After 196 days of working on the International Space Station, Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy returned to Earth on Wednesday. Read his story as told to us here http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2015/07/dancing-on-the-ceiling/
Just last fall, fellow Mainer and astronaut Jessica Meir participated in the first-ever all-female spacewalk before swapping places with Cassidy in April.
We'll miss Lee Sharkey, a prizewinning poet, force for Maine literature, and co-founder of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.
Portland Magazine publisher Colin Sargent has fond memories of reading with her. Here's one of her poems from Kenyon Review:
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Big Red takes the meaning of "a house on the water" to a new level. Read more about Summerguide's stunning House of the Month on Wells Beach in "Swing Time." http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2020/06/swing-time/ This video was taken from the front porch at 53 Rachel Carson Lane.
Adam was very inspired today at the brewery, but who wouldn’t be excited about VIP tickets and two backstage passes to Guster On the Ocean!?! To enter, react to this post AND comment with your favorite Guster song, or let us know who you’d take to the show! A random winner will be selected on July 30. For more information on how to enter, see the comment section for the complete rules and guidelines. Mast Landing Brewing Company Reverb State Theatre, Portland, Maine Thompson's Point Maine Academy of Modern Music Portland Sea Dogs *This campaign hosted by Portland Monthly is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.
Live with Guster’s Adam Gardner and Mast Landing Brewing Company’s Ian Dorsey!
We stopped by Opium to see how they make the famous Jakarta cocktail, one of the eight drinks taking us around the world in Portland After Dark. Read the story online: http://bit.ly/AfterDarkAroundtheWorld
We had a wonderful visit with Remington from Ever After Mustang Rescue and the State Street Church and can’t wait to see Remington again soon!
Live at The Kids Are Alright show with ForgetForget for Maine Academy of Modern Music in Deering Oaks!
The crowd is rocking with The Jason Spooner Band at the Portland Public Library with Maine Academy of Modern Music!
Maine Academy of Modern Music is taking the music out of the library for the summer and into the park! Head to Deering Oaks Friday morning at 10:30 for MAMM's "The Kids Are Alright" Children's Concerts in Deering Oaks Park! Portland Monthly is proud to sponsor such an awesome community event. We'll see you there!
Do that dance! Shoestring Theater! #portlandmaine #mainesummer #oldportfest
@cascobaylines taking off for the islands ⛴ #timelapse #toyboat #wabanaki #baylines #portlandmag #cascobay
Get ready for another MAMM Presents: The Kids Are Alright series feat. Namory Keita! The show starts tomorrow morning at 10:30 at Portland Public Library. This week Olivia spoke with Emilia Dahlin, host of the series with Maine Academy of Modern Music.
A little Chebeague for your Monday. Just listen to those waves... By Tall Story Pictures
Bananas Foster in the office! Two alarms may or may not have gone off... 🔥🍌 #portlandmag #portlandme #party
Don't miss Maine Academy of Modern Music MAMM Presents: The Kids Are Alright series feat. Kate Beever this Saturday morning at 10:30 at Portland Public Library. We sat down with Kate Beever to talk about what she has in store! It's the PERFECT family fun day event!
We stopped by Maine Academy of Modern Music for an interview with musician and instructor Chas Lester on tomorrow's "The Kids Are Alright" show at Portland Public Library. Check it out! b.good Maine MAMM Presents: The Kids Are Alright series feat. Chas Lester
Coffee By Design's new look!
Winterguide 2017 is coming!
Our Associate Publisher, Jesse Stenbak, caught mid pluck sneaking the Van Otis Chocolates from the box Cummings Printing sent. 😏 Thank you for the gift and always making Portland Monthly Magazine shine!
Make sure you check out our Brew Ho Ho winter beer guide! We've got a checklist for you to keep track of all your favorites. Instagram the brews that made your nice list and tag #PortlandMag and don't forget to follow us @PortlandMagazine. http://www.portlandmonthly.com/issues/december2016/?page=44 Bissell Brothers Allagash Brewing Company Shipyard Brewing Company Austin Street Brewery Banded Horn Brewing Co. Barreled Souls Brewing Company Baxter Brewing Co. Bear Bones Beer Boothbay Craft Brewery & Tavern Bigelow Brewing Company Black Bear Brewing Co. Blank Canvas Brewery Dirigo Brewing Company Fore River Brewing Company Foulmouthed Brewing Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company Oak Pond Brewery Oxbow Brewing Company Winterport Winery and Penobscot Bay Brewery Rising Tide Brewing Company Sebago Brewing Company SoMe Brewing Company 2 Feet Brewing
Aucocisco III scooting off to deliver passengers to the islands #portlandmaine #lazysunday #cascobaylines #toyboat
5 Seconds in Monument Square #livemusic #localfood August 12, 2015
Catching waves at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth–give it a try.
Sailing Casco Bay on a gorgeous day #cascobay #mainesummer #timelapse
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