News from the West End and immediately surrounding neighborhoods.
By Tony Zeli The Portland Charter Commissioners continued to meet weekly as they pushed to provide a preliminary report to City Council on May 9th. Among the groundbreaking recommendations i... Read more
By Peter Monro Local group seeks volunteers to bolster a new effort to conserve and enhance Western Cemetery in collaboration with the City of Portland and its new Cemetery Superintendent, M... Read more
The Portland Charter Commission has much to decide, but what they have already moved forward would transform municipal politics – if approved by voters. By Tony Zeli Although there is... Read more
Portland Charter Commission will wrap up its work and present a final report to city council by summer. By Tony Zeli The Portland Charter Commission must make major decisions on what changes... Read more
After years of community-driven efforts, Bramhall Square Redesign takes another step towards becoming reality. Portland Public Art Committee approves Chris Miller’s ‘Keeper of th... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life By Rosanne Graef SpeeDebating & Street Safety On November 1st, West Enders and friends who had been enjoying activities at the Reiche Commu... Read more
City News Brief Seeking Feedback on Recode Portland The City of Portland released a detailed review of the City’s land use code as part of ReCode Portland. The review and recommendations, co... Read more
By Tony Zeli The crews at the Portland Department of Public Works say they are ready for Portland’s famous winter storms. During and after every storm they care for more than 560 lane... Read more
The emergency department at 144 State Street will close the same day the new emergency department opens, January 4th, 2022. By Tony Zeli It’s the end of an era for Mercy Hospital’s State Str... Read more
La Vida Local Irregular Notes on West End Life Peace on Earth & Peace in Portland By Rosanne Graef ’Tis the season when we once more turn hopeful that maybe, just maybe, this year, will... Read more