

Library News
Chairs for Sale We still have some library chairs for sale for $5 each--first come, first served. The chairs will be in the upstairs...
Cory Grimminck - Portland District Library Director
Sep 17


The Annual Cemetery Walk of the Portland Historical Society
On Sunday, September 28 at 2 pm, the Historical Society of Portland will be in the Portland Cemetery to conduct its annual Cemetery Walk....
Announcement
Sep 17


Communities Celebrate and Mourn Together at Portland/Lakewood Football Game
On September 26, 2025, the Portland Raiders will host the Lakewood Vikings for their Homecoming football game. In addition to the...
Announcement
Sep 17


Portland Volleyball’s McKenna Boykin breaks school’s all-time block record as team wins back-to-back tournaments
At the Perry Invitational, McKenna Boykin officially broke Portland's long standing career block record held by Sydney Vanmuster (181). ...
Announcement
Sep 17


St. Patrick Cross Country competes at MSU Invitational
At the MSU cross country invitational Friday 9/12/25, the teams competed in the division 3 & 4 race. The boys team finished in 9 th...
Announcement
Sep 17


Seeking news tips and story suggestions
Do you have a local news tip, or a local story that you would like to see covered by The Portland Beacon? If you do, please email it to...
Announcement
Sep 17


The Brook of Portland: Fine Senior Living
The Brook of Portland is a forty-two unit assisted and independent living facility that has been in operation in Portland since 2020. Kim...
Kurt Fedewa
Sep 13


Shamrocks overpower the Byron Eagles
On Friday September 12th, the Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks travelled to Byron for a Football matchup with the Byron Eagles. The...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Sep 13


Raiders Top Olivet 35-0
On Friday afternoon, the Portland Raider varsity football squad traveled to Olivet for what was one of the most anticipated games in the...
James Townsend
Sep 13


Obituary for James J. Stiles
James John Stiles Sr. age 72, of Portland, Michigan, passed away on September 11, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded...
Obituaries
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