FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christine Sullivan Portland Media Center christine@portlandmedia.org (207) 775-2900 https://portlandmedia.org Portland Media Center Names Nate Eldridge as New Executive Director Portland, ME — April 3, 2025 — Portland Media Center (PMC)...

Portland Media Center is proud to welcome Nate Eldridge as its new Executive Director. A seasoned storyteller, community builder, and media professional, Nate brings decades of experience connecting people through the power of narrative. With a background in visual...

On March 6, we held a lively gathering of almost 30 people to network, learn, and introduce our staff and our mission. We discussed volunteer roles and different projects that are in the works or thriving already. Lots of folks took the opportunity to tour the...

Portland’s Mayor Mark Dion was the March guest on Pachios, where he talked about how his background supports him today. From growing up in a two-bedroom apartment in a working-class family of five in Lewiston, to being an altar boy and holding many blue-collar jobs...

Are you a budding creator, eager to work on a TV show crew, or interested in acting? Prolific PMC producer Luigi Scarcelli is excited to premiere The TV Set, a brand-new anthology series featuring half-hour fictional episodes set in the fast-paced world of a TV...

Great news for Portland Media Center (PMC) viewers! You can now watch PMC Channels 2 & 5 live and on-demand from the comfort of your home—or on the go—with our streaming apps. Whether you’re using Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, or an Android mobile device,...

Interested in learning more about the world of studio at the Portland Media Center? You’re in luck! We’re offering Studio Workshops for beginners and aspiring video producers, where we take you over the fundamentals of how to properly set up for, operate, and record...

Reserve your seats and bring a friend. Join us for a special evening dedicated to volunteers and media enthusiasts! A unique opportunity to connect, discover PMC, and meet industry professionals. Don't miss this event!  If you're planning a show, meet folks who want...

Hello everyone out there! My name is Cindy and I have the fun and interesting job of being the station’s Program Coordinator for PMC’s Channel 5 on Spectrum cable which also plays on our website at portlandmedia.org. One of the things I like about my job is that I get...

Poetry enthusiasts gather around! On March 3rd, the beauty and variety of verse will be demonstrated at the Waterville Opera House in the Poetry Out Loud Maine Student Finals! In this 20th Anniversary of the event, contestants from all over the state of Maine will...

Carolyn Fox, the Executive Editor of the Maine Trust for Local News, and Managing Director Stefanie Manning joined Harold for his January episode of Pachios On the News. They talked about how the non-profit trust that they work for has kept alive print media in the...

Interested in learning more about the world of production at the Portland Media Center? You’re in luck! We’re offering Studio Workshops for beginners and aspiring video producers, where we take you over the fundamentals of how to properly set up for, operate, and...

On January 17, the PMC staff and Board threw a Retirement party for Tom Handel.  The event was held at Bruno's restaurant. Many former staff members and friends attended, and we were favored by those who chose to speak about their fond and hilarious memories of Tom...

There are moments in entertainment that don’t just shift the landscape—they redefine it.. Welcome to Friday PM LIVE. This isn’t just a show. It’s an event. A space where unpredictability meets precision, where every second is charged with the energy of the present....

Game Night NOW Luigi Scarcelli has done it again. With a flair for transforming entertainment into unforgettable experiences, he brings a new level of excitement to one of his most dynamic creations: Game Night. Enter Game Night NOW, the next evolution of competitive...

The search for Portland Media Center’s next Executive Director is progressing well! We have received an excellent response from highly qualified candidates and are conducting first-round interviews. It’s an exciting time for PMC as we look for the right person to...

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, Portland came alive with its third annual Portland New Year’s Live Show—a spectacular blend of local talent, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable energy. For those who tuned in, it was more than a countdown; it was a true...

In the final month of 2024, U.S. Representative for Maine’s First District, Chellie Pingree, paid a visit to our studio and talked to Harold Pachios about her Norwegian farming roots growing up in Minnesota and her 9 th term in Congress. She also discussed what...

Pathways to Progress, Maine’s go-to program for conversations with local leaders, is back for its fourth season, and this year comes with an exciting change. Roberto Rodriguez, former Portland City Councilor and a frequent guest on the show in its first three seasons,...