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Tony Zeli has been publisher and editor of The West End News since 2014. He has a background in media and community organizing. Contact him at thewestendnews@gmail.com.
City News Brief City updates meeting schedule for FY24 municipal budget Portland Interim City Manager Danielle West released an updated timeline for the municipal budget review process for M... Read more
City News Brief 2023 Schedule for Unitil Pipeline Upgrades in Portland Natural gas utility provider Unitil has resumed work on its multi-year pipeline upgrades in the Portland area. Unitil w... Read more
The Recipe Box Horiatiki Salata (Greek Village Salad) By Billy Doukas Years ago, when my mother Rita was operating the Longfellow Café in Portland, she began to serve a few Greek dishes. We... Read more
Community leaders volunteer with Southern Maine Agency on Aging to raise awareness of the importance of Meals on Wheels Southern Maine Agency on Aging welcomed more than forty community lead... Read more
CITY NEWS BRIEF New emergency shelter will provide critical comprehensive services all on-site in a facility specifically designed for those experiencing homelessness In March, the City of P... Read more
CITY NEWS BRIEF Green Infrastructure Project Seeks to Manage Stormwater Runoff in Creative, Sustainable Way and Improve Water Quality in Capisic Brook A stormwater project in Sagamore Villag... Read more
Southern Maine Agency on Aging receives $500k grant to promote and assist vaccinations for older adults and adults with disabilities Thanks to a significant grant, the Area Agencies on Aging... Read more
Southern Maine Transit Agencies Offer Discounts Effective March 1 – September 30, 2023 Greater Portland METRO, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOBTransit), and South Portland Bus... Read more
Portland Police were dispatched to the Reiche Elementary School on Brackett Street at 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15th. A parent dropping off their child at the school saw a suspicious... Read more
HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWS BRIEF City Expands Immunization Program The City of Portland’s Public Health Division is growing its Immunization Program. The clinic at 39 Forest Avenue is now of... Read more