Month: August 2014

Nearly 30 artists joined together in August to showcase artwork reflecting Portland’s working waterfront at the annual Industry & Art show in Portland.   The juried exhibit featured artwork that celebrates life along the Columbia and Willamette rivers, the people and industries working on the waterfront, and their natural and industrial surroundings. The exhibition was…

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The Portland maritime community lost a great friend, historian and advocate with the passing of Dick Montgomery in July. Montgomery handled advertising and public relations for the Commission for Public Docks from 1957 to 1971, including two successful bond campaigns. “Working on behalf of the Citizens Committee that benefited the Commission of Public Docks, I…

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The Port of Portland invites the public to go behind the scenes on the working waterfront to enjoy the summer family-friendly event of the year, Seaport Celebration, at marine Terminal 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Best of all, parking and admission are free. Attendees can explore Portland’s thriving…

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