Family-owned toy store, playroom to close its SE Portland shop

Beloved 125-year-old family shop in city centre closes its doors for final time

A BELOVED family-run shop has closed its doors after an incredible 125 years, with the owner saying it’s finally “time for a holiday.” Burrows Newsagent, a city centre landmark since 1899, in Ely, served its last customers on April 26. Bav MediaThe shop was first opened by Jeff’s grandfather, James Frederick Burrows, and stayed in the family across four generations[/caption] Bav MediaThe final day was meant to be a quiet goodbye, but the communi…

Family-owned toy store, playroom to close its SE Portland shop

A family-owned toy store and playroom in Southeast Portland will close by the end of the month, citing rising costs and the prospect of new tariffs.