Hour Exchange: Spending Time in Portland
By Eric Fleischmann Since 1971, when its convertibility into any precious metal was suspended, the US dollar has been a de facto fiat currency. Meanin... Read more
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Random Thoughts on Gardening, Face Masks, and Portland’s Property Revaluation
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End LifeBy Rosanne Graef Random Thoughts on Gardening, Face Masks, & the Property Revaluation Herewith,... Read more
2 Ways to Support Local Business this Summer
By Mary Alice Scott, PBL Executive Director It’s no secret that local businesses have been hurting for the past year. What you may not know is that ma... Read more
What are you looking for – locally! – to celebrate spring
By Tony Zeli To celebrate spring, we look for ways to get outside and connect with our urban ecology. Portland Buy Local member businesses can help us... Read more
Thoughts on food and wine after 20 years in Portland
Layne’s Wine Gig WEN AT 20: Thoughts on food and wine By Layne V. Witherell The tourist is led; the traveler seeks. -Todd Kliman, food critic We have... Read more
Find your early winter bliss with a local business!
By Mary Alice Scott In a typical year, January represents a welcome feeling of quiet, a chance to slow down, and a respite from the busy social events... Read more
Support Local Business with the Buy Local Gift Guide
By Mary Alice Scott Every year, Portland Buy Local produces an annual gift guide to inspire community members to shop locally and support the small bu... Read more
We need elected leaders who will support local businesses
By Mary Alice Scott You’ve probably heard it before. Buying something from a locally-owned, independent business instead of a chain puts 3.5x more mon... Read more
Portland Farmers Market meets the pandemic, still provides great local food
THE PORTLAND PALATE Portland Farmers Market252 years of excellence in fresh, local produce Review and Photos by James Fereira Summer in Maine is final... Read more
Building a New Normal for Local Business
By Mary Alice Scott It feels a little strange (actually, it feels very strange) to be moving towards “normal” operations right now. Between a global p... Read more
