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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.
By Michael Duffy, MD The COVID-19 pandemic is touching all of our lives in one way or another, and we want you to know we’re here for you. To help ensure the health and safe... Read more
City Council Extends Stay at Home Emergency Order Until May 18 Requirement for employees to wear face masks begins April 30 PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland City Council voted to e... Read more
As the City’s official nonprofit arts agency, Creative Portland’s COVID-19 resilience plan is to create and manage the Portland Artist Relief Fund, an emergency initiative to help our amazin... Read more
Governor Mills Extends State of Civil Emergency As Maine Continues to Combat COVID-19 Augusta, MAINE — As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today signed a proc... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten It’s important not to understate the seriousness of the health crisis we are currently experiencing. Life has been turned up-side-down for families around the world. In o... Read more
By Michael Stern The coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption on a global scale. It is also affecting every community and every individual differently. How can emotional inte... Read more
By Mary Alice Scott Writing a column that will be relevant for the whole month of April 2020 feels like an unusually daunting task. I am writing this at the end of March, when it has been ha... Read more
City Council Adds language regarding suspending evictions; prohibiting short-term rentals PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland City Council voted Monday night, March 30th, to extend the Sta... Read more
City of Portland’s Stay at Home Emergency Order Takes Effect Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 PM Restricts all non-essential personal and business services PORTLAND, Maine — Mayor Ka... Read more



How Staying Apart Could Bring Us Together
Our Readers Guest Opinion By Charles Skold We’re living in a strange time of self-isolation. Our favorite bars and hangout spots are closed. Public events are cancelled. Even our usual get-t... Read more