The community of Portland has had several newspapers in its long history. The Portland Advertiser was first published 1867. The Portland Review was first published in 1885. Many of you probably remember the weekly Portland Review & Observer that was delivered to your doorstep each weekend until just a few years ago. The Portland Michigan History page on Facebook shares lots of old newspaper clippings on their page. Many of these were published decades ago and give a gre

Portland student Ava Guilford was one of 24 Albion student-athletes to earn a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Elite Award for the 2025-26 academic year. Guilford was a member of Albion's women's basketball team. Established by the MIAA Faculty Athletic Representatives, the Academic Elite Award is presented annually to the student-athlete with the highest grade point average among all MIAA competitors in their sport. Honorees must have at least

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative has announced the acquisition of VEI’s cable system in Nashville and Vermontville, marking another significant step in the not-for-profit cooperative's commitment to delivering reliable, locally supported broadband service to rural communities across mid-Michigan. The acquired system includes 15 miles of cable in the neighboring villages of Nashville and Vermontville, passing just over 1,000 homes and businesses. HomeWorks will soon

The following local students were among more than 200 Albion College varsity athletes recently named to the 2025-26 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll. This award is reserved for athletes who maintain a 3.5 grade point average for the academic year while earning a varsity letter in an MIAA-sponsored sport. Portland student Ava Guilford was a member of Albion's women's basketball team and has now received this honor four times. Guilford graduated

The band Unusual Suspects will be returning to the Band Shell at Two Rivers Park in Portland on Thursday, August 27th. The band will celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Admission is free and the show starts 6:30 PM.