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Jim Townsend
Jan 31, 2019
Weather Closes Portland Public School on Thursday, Ninth Closure This School Year
They are two words that most children love… and most parents dread. “Snow Day.” For parents of children attending the Portland Public...
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Jim Townsend
Jan 31, 2019
VFW Post 4090 Named Business/Organization of the Year by Chamber of Commerce
At the recent Portland Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner, VFW Post 4090 was named Business/Organization of the year. Initially...
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Jim Townsend
Jan 31, 2019
Kyle Hinds Named January Student Athlete of the Month
Kyle Hinds, a senior wrestler at Portland High School, has been chosen as the winner of the J-Dubbs Signature Subs Student Athlete of the...
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James Townsend
Jan 28, 2019
PHS Bowling News
On Friday, the Portland High School bowling team faced off with Haslett in a league crossover match. Portland’s girls were victorious by...
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James Townsend
Jan 28, 2019
Obituary for Thomas "Tom" E. Mitchell
Thomas "Tom" E. Mitchell, age 62, of Portland, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born May 19, 1956 in Stuart, Florida, the son...
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James Townsend
Jan 26, 2019
Support Local School Music Program at February 17th Mattress Fundraiser
Come get a better night's sleep and support Portland Public Schools music students with their annual mattress fundraiser. The fundraiser...
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James Townsend
Jan 26, 2019
Historical Society to Hold February Meeting on 26th
The February 26th Portland Area Historical Society meeting will address the historical markers program along the River Trail. This item...
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Robert Lathers
Jan 26, 2019
Cold, Cold Raiders visit Hot Streaking Ionia Bulldogs
The Portland Boys Basketball team scored only five first half points on Friday night and extended their losing streak to eight games as...
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Jim Townsend
Jan 26, 2019
Lady Raiders Over Bulldogs
On Friday night, the Lady Raider basketball team traveled to Ionia to face the Bulldogs in a CAAC White Division match-up. The Raiders...
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Jim Townsend
Jan 26, 2019
Kyle Hinds Joins the Raider Wrestling ‘Century Club’ as Team Takes 1st at Comstock
On Friday night, PHS Senior Wrestler Kyle Hinds earned his 100th high school wrestling win, which made him the newest member of the...