Polls open Tuesday, November 4th, at 7 a.m., and remain open until 8 p.m. The West End polls are at Reiche Community Center and the Exposition Building, but be sure to look up your polling p... Read more
The City has announced dates for the Annual District Meetings. These meetings are a chance for neighborhood residents to meet District Councilors and City Staff. At the meetings attendees wi... Read more
Update Five residents were killed by a fire at 20-24 Noyes Street on the morning of Saturday, November 1st. Another was transported to Maine Medical Center and released, and one person was t... Read more
Park Avenue in Parkside will be closed from 3 p.m to 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 30th, for President Barack Obama’s visit to Portland. Park Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic... Read more
Voters can vote absentee in person at City Hall through October 30th PORTLAND, Maine – The City Clerk’s office will stay open late Thursday evening, October 30th from 9:00 AM to... Read more
The event was a response to recent controversy. Bayside residents were alarmed when they found resealable plastic baggies filled with a white powder discarded in their neighborhood. The bagg... Read more
Ethnic diversity, urban change, and a whole lot of churches have characterized Bayside since its earliest days. An upcoming walking tour explores Bayside history, particularly in relati... Read more
The Portland Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to a conditional zoning agreement for the St. Lawrence Arts Center, including a proposed Transp... Read more
A number of City officials will be at the West End Neighborhood Association meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM to discuss a number of traffic and pedestrian safety issues impa... Read more
From the Editor: Paul LePage Will Win Tomorrow
Believe me, it doesn’t make me happy to write this: Governor Paul LePage will win re-election tomorrow. No, The West End NEWS did not take a scientific poll. Nor do we have a crystal ball. W... Read more