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Our Story:
48 YEARS AGO, the first issue of the Portland Anchor rolled off the press. Its founders were a group of driven Portland activists determined to uplift their neighborhood through sharing stories of strength, beauty, and community. Today, Portland Museum is happy to be the new steward of this cherished forum and we invite you to participate!
Do you have a connection to our lovely neighborhood either past, present, or future? We have a place for you in between our pages.
Submit to the oldest neighborhood newspaper in Louisville, subscribe to have monthly issues delivered to your door, advertise your business in the glory of color, and most importantly– read and share.
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Subscriptions can also be paid via check and sent alongside your name and mailing address to P.O. Box 2108 Louisville, KY 40201-2108
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WE WELCOME all things Portland neighborhood oriented: drawings from kids, poems, essays, interviews, program updates and more!
The Portland Anchor can also add events to our community calendar section and any event advertisements. If your event is free to the public, there is no charge to submit. If it is an event or workshop that has a fee attached, advertising pricing would apply (please see advertising section).
Content for the Portland Anchor may be digitally submitted to the email linked below. Alongside your submission please include your name, address, and phone number. We cannot print copyrighted materials without proper release. All contributor writings that are published will carry the writer’s given name.
Content for the Portland Anchor may be submitted by physical mail to the address listed below. It is helpful if your writings are typewritten or printed clearly. Remember, someone has to be able to read what you have written.
All photographs should have a name and address on the back and should identify the subject in the picture. A self-addressed envelope should be included if you want the photo returned. Please enclose $10.00 for each physical photograph you wish to have published.
Portland Anchor
P.O. Box 2108
Louisville, KY 40201-2108
We reserve the right to edit, reject, or delay the publication of any written materials or photographs.
The content of any article or ad is the responsibility and/or opinion of the writer of same and is not necessarily the opinion of the Portland Anchor and/or its staff.
Advertise in the Portland Anchor:
| Ad Size | Measurement (W” x H”) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16 Page | 2.47″ x 2.37″ | $25.05 |
| 1/8 Page Horizontal | 4.97″ x 2.37″ | $50.10 |
| 1/8 Page Vertical | 2.47″ x 4.75″ | $50.10 |
| 1/4 Page | 4.97″ x 4.75″ | $100.20 |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 4.97″ x 9.517″ | $200.40 |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 9.89″ x 4.75″ | $200.40 |
| Full Page | 9.89″ x 10.25″ | $400.80 |
Display Ads – A PDF file is preferred.
Inserts/Preprints – $50.00 per 1,000
Classified Ads – .20 cents per word, a phone number counts as a word.
Late Fee – A 1.5% late fee will be added monthly to all late/outstanding balances.
All ads should be submitted to Portland Anchor Editor Sherry Stewart at info@portlandanchor.com. For additional information or any questions, please contact Sherry.
Deadlines and Publishing Dates:
| Issue Month | Submission Deadline | Subscription Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | JANUARY 17TH | Jan. 26th – Feb. 4th |
| March 2024 | FEBRUARY 21ST | Feb. 29th – Mar. 9th |
| April 2024 | MARCH 20TH | Mar. 28th – Apr. 6th |
| May 2024 | APRIL 17TH | Apr. 25th – May 4th |
| June 2024 | MAY 22ND | May 30th – Jun. 8th |
| July 2024 | JUNE 19TH | Jun. 27th – Jul. 8th |
| August 2024 | JULY 17TH | Jul. 25th – Aug. 3rd |
| September 2024 | AUGUST 21ST | Aug. 29th – Sep. 7th |
| October 2024 | SEPTEMBER 18TH | Sep. 26th – Oct. 5th |
| November 2024 | OCTOBER 16TH | Oct. 24th – Nov. 2nd |
| December 2024 | NOVEMBER 13TH | Nov. 21st – Dec. 3rd |
| January 2025 | DECEMBER 11TH | Dec. 26th – Jan. 7th |