Portland, PA

Portland, PA Official page of the Borough of Portland. Comments are turned off as we do not have staff to monitor. Portland is a small town rich in local history.

Located on the very northern tip of Northampton County, Pennsylvania it has one of only a very few pedestrian bridges across the Delaware River and is a popular spot for Canoeists and Kayakers exiting the river. Portland was founded early in the 19th century and was incorporated in 1876. It's home to approximately 520 people (as of the 2010 census) and Portland's downtown is home to a volunteer fi

re department, a noteworthy Classic American furniture company, a pet store, a flag store, a candy store, a tobacco store, a black powder hunting store, and an antique store. A gas station and a bank located downtown also serve the borough. A large percentage of the borough's homes were constructed in the late 1800's or early 1900's with a variety of historic Victorian era style houses scattered throughout the borough. There is a park-and-walk lot located central to downtown for those who would like to visit the borough and venture out onto the pedestrian bridge. It's well worth the time to take in the spectacular view of the Delaware Water Gap which is only a few miles up the river from Portland.

10/25/2025
10/17/2025

The 2025 Portland Borough Halloween Yard contest will go live for you to cast your vote Oct 17th at 12:00am through Oct 22nd at 11:59pm.
We would like to thank local business Tellus Underground Technologies, Inc, Portland, PA for sponsoring the prizes for this years Halloween Yard Contest. Prizes are:1st place $75, 2nd place $50, third place $25.

**Saturday, Oct 18th voting will be open for the public to vote during Founder's Day.
Use the link below to view entries and cast your vote.
https://forms.office.com/r/cBbCMzrLwR

👻🎃🧟‍♂️🧛‍♂️ HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Today is the last day to get your yard/porch registered for the 3rd Annual Halloween Yard decorating contest.Did you mak...
10/15/2025

Today is the last day to get your yard/porch registered for the 3rd Annual Halloween Yard decorating contest.
Did you make sure you emailed in your photos and address?
[email protected]
After a quick ride around the Portland today there are LOTS of homes decorated. 👻🎃🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♂️

Stop by Sat 10/18 1 - 5 pm and enjoy a whole host of fun activities!
10/15/2025

Stop by Sat 10/18 1 - 5 pm and enjoy a whole host of fun activities!

Beautiful weather! Stop in Sat 10/18 1 - 5 pm to play some games, win a prize, listen to the band, jump on the hayride, have a smores with your neighbor or ours, grab some FREE ice cream, say hello to some of our Bangor High School football player and cheerleader volunteers! Grab a hot dog and support the Bangor Slater Youth Football Program!

One month to start getting your costumes ready.
09/25/2025

One month to start getting your costumes ready.

Thank you Slate Belt Rising and The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation!
09/08/2025

Thank you Slate Belt Rising and The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation!

Share with your neighbors and elderly residents who may not be on social media.
08/01/2025

Share with your neighbors and elderly residents who may not be on social media.

🗣️ Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future for Older Adults in the Slate Belt 🧓👵

Slate Belt Rising is proud to partner with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Slate Belt Angels on a new regional effort to support the well-being of older adults in our community.

💬 This summer, you’re invited to share your thoughts and help guide how a new endowment—created from the sale of the Episcopal Apartments—should be invested to reflect the real needs and priorities of Slate Belt seniors.

📍 Join us at one of the upcoming outreach events in Bangor, Pen Argyl, or Plainfield Township OR scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the Slate Belt Community Needs Assessment from anywhere! It takes less than 5 minutes.

📅 Upcoming Outreach Dates:
• August 3 | 6–8 PM | Weona Park
• August 12–14 | Blue Valley Farm Show

📲 Questions? Contact Victoria Cyr at [email protected]

Let’s make sure every voice is heard—and that this investment truly benefits those who need it most.

07/15/2025

🚨 MISSING KAYAK ALERT… CANCELLED! 🚨

After a brief disappearance for some much-needed TLC, our “All I Want for Christmas” painted kayak has been FOUND and safely returned to her home by the Park & Walk in Portland, PA! 🎨🛶

✨ A HUGE thank you to Sarah Lanier Art for fixing her up good as new and to Councilwoman Stephanie Steele for helping with the rescue mission. She’s back and ready for her close-up! 📸

🎄 Want to visit her and her six colorful friends? You can find all 7 Painted Kayaks of Portland on the Slate Belt Heritage & Art Trail Map: slatebeltrising.org/map

Portland has a resident who is volunteering her time to open the Pokey the first Sunday if the month. From 12pm to 2pm. ...
07/06/2025

Portland has a resident who is volunteering her time to open the Pokey the first Sunday if the month. From 12pm to 2pm. Stop in and see Cindy, say hi and check out the Borough's old Council meeting room and jail.

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Portland, PA

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Monday 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm

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Borough Office - (570)-897-0559

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