Portland High School boy’s Varsity soccer team wrapped up its season after falling in the district semifinals to Northpointe Christian. Their record of 3 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie (2-5 mark in the CAAC White conference), does not accurately show the level of success this season. Despite the tough schedule, the team’s determination was evident, with six of their eight losses decided by just two goals or fewer. The team’s performance was highlighted by an overtime win over Lake

Portland St. Patrick has been on a mission to win a State Championship all season, and on Saturday, November 15th, a familiar foe stood in their way. Deckerville had dashed the Shamrocks hopes in the semi-finals in 2012, and the Regional finals in 2023 with close losses for Portland St. Patrick. This year would be different, as the Shamrocks were more experienced, bigger and faster than the Deckerville Eagles and St. Patrick handled the game from start to finish, winning 36-1

Michael L. Laming of Portland passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 63.  He was the son of Richard and Margaret (VanCamp) Laming. Mike had a passion for military history and enjoyed assembling model tanks and vintage cars. He also liked spending time outdoors, especially camping. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Joseph Laming. He is survived by his partner of 43 years, Marie Feldpausch; his son Adam Laming; nieces Amber, Lynnett

The Portland Raiders hosted the Bulldogs of Vicksburg on Saturday afternoon for the Regional Championship game in MHSAA Division 4 football playoffs.   The Raiders had a five-point lead with only seconds left in the game.  As the Bulldogs were driving in Raider territory, a Raider defender tackled a Vicksburg receiver after a completed pass.  It appeared that the tackle occurred inbounds and well short of a first down, and that the clock should have remained running.  For rea

Delores “Dee” Lynn Gross, age 83, of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Dee was born on March 20, 1942, and she was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She loved cooking, canning, and tending to her flowers and her garden. On August 13, 1960, she married Donald Gross and together they spent 64 wonderful years together. Dee loved her time at Holland Lake with family and friends and spending winters in Florida wi