Portland Monthly (Maine)

Since 1985, Portland Monthly has been dedicated to providing a Unique Perspective that has endeared it to readers and enthusiasts of Maine. Portland Monthly boldly avoids generic “content.” Our award-winning articles stand out for their depth and significance. We showcase the charm of the region through insightful stories about intriguing individuals, impartial reviews, updates on the culinary scene in our celebrated “Hungry Eye” sections, and our distinctive interviews. Our content is never commercialized or compromised; it’s crafted for our readers with the aim to inspire and challenge. You deserve this level of storytelling. Every issue engages our audience with new fiction, event calendars, and exclusive insights into events that affect daily life. From honest evaluations of the local economy and its political twists to profiles of people who have chosen our area as their home, to Maine’s unique work culture, and light-hearted looks at regional quirks, we consistently deliver fresh narratives about the best place in the world to visit, work, and live.

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Falmouth Floor Show

3 weeks ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentThe Sicilian Table sparkles on two floors of one of the mixed-use mid-rises that have landed like UFOs at Falmouth Shopping Center. It’s part of a culture change that signals a seismic lifestyle shift.
Portland and Her Sisters

3 weeks ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

—Michael Caine in Hannah and Her SistersBy Colin W. SargentLisa Drew and Reeven Elfman went to Bates College together. “We were in the same class and graduated in the same year.” But they didn’t date. “We’d recognize each other on campus, wave, and say hi.”Twenty years later, Drew, a senior health leader at Maine Health Maine Medical Center, bumped into Elfman when she was scheduled to deliver a lecture at a medical conference in Chicago where he was working.
Maine to Malawi - PORTLAND MAGAZINE

3 weeks ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent |Evan Liu

Story by Colin S. Sargent and Evan LiuThanks to a new partnership with the UN and United States International Finance Partners, Sanguo Ventures Limited (SGV) is the first electric motorcycle manufacturer on the African continent. Our first production model, the MM125 motorcycle, provides African businesses with a greener, cheaper, and more reliable transportation option that offers additional economic opportunities for Malawi communities. Read the full story in the digital magazine above.
Thoreau Back - PORTLAND MAGAZINE

3 weeks ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

By Colin W. SargentOne of the oldest tropes in Maine is to stalk Henry David Thoreau’s excursions through the Maine Woods and try to channel him, preferably while roughing it in a 21st-century wilderness resort with views of Moosehead Lake, sipping coffee (or cognac) in front of the fire. Well, surprise: we haven’t changed, but he has. Meet the Thoreau you never knew.
A Real Thirst Trap

2 months ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentSeller Blake Laughlin has studied his audience. He’s boned up on wilderness chic. And he’s reverse-engineered all of our L.L. Bean dreams into a single perfect Maine cabin. You run a busy surf shop near the pier at Old Orchard Beach. This spot is in another world, near Rangeley. We understand Loon Lake Cabin was built in 1976, with three bedrooms, one bath. Fill in the mystery for us. There must have been a lakefront idyll in your long ago to lure you out here.
Do The Continental

2 months ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentFred Astaire’s incandescent dance song rings in my ears as we park on The Continental Portland’s large lot at 170 Brighton Avenue to grab dinner before a show at Portland Stage. The vibe is zhushed but cahjzzz pub fare: Fish & Chips, French Onion Soup, Scotch Eggs, Chicken Schnitzel, Boxty (potato cakes with chive sour cream), Lamb Lollipops, Poutine, Roasted Cod. Read the full story in the digital magazine above.
Making the Cut - PORTLAND MAGAZINE

2 months ago | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentLooking forward to your March 30 stop here at the State Theatre? Portland is the coolest city. It’s so beautiful, the people are so henny—my husband [Mark Peacock] can attest. He loves it. We’ve been talking about Portland a lot since I was there in October 2023. That last time, we walked all over the place. We ate on the waterfront downtown and walked back to State Theatre, which was kind of a good stroll! Portland is physically so gorg.
A Wild Duet - PORTLAND MAGAZINE

Jan 11, 2025 | portlandmonthly.com | Tess Davis

Story by Tess DavisPot & Pan chef Tara Cannaday is changing the cannabis industry, one sweet treat at a time. Founded by Keri-Jon Wilson, Pot & Pan sells deluxe edibles—including gummies, chocolates, bonbons, and even bundt cakes—making them all about taste with only low doses of THC (2.5 milligrams). Her highly delicious treats are causing excitement, especially with a certain holiday around the corner.
Map of the Human Heart

Jan 11, 2025 | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentMy car’s digital navigator says I’m not driving on Forest Avenue anymore. This road, dead center of my comfort zone, is now the 10th Mountain Division Highway. Originally Green Street, Forest Avenue first surfaced in city directories in 1858 and traces its beginnings to an area near what is now Longfellow Square in Portland. It was included as part of Route 302 (Roosevelt Trail) in 1936. In the 1920s, it was designated part of Route 18.
Back to the Future

Jan 11, 2025 | portlandmonthly.com | Colin Sargent

Story by Colin W. SargentClassic Italian, classic Route 1. Established in 1954, the restaurant vividly recreates the Naples, Italy culinary origins of the Disanto family. It’s a nostalgic visit to a Maine when the culture was driven by the legendary attractions along the King’s Highway. With a mile of scenic marshes on either side of this restaurant and dramatic lighting under the stars, you can’t miss it with its rustic ochre and brown color scheme and generous parking.