Editor Articles 668
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.
Letter to the Editor MAKING MAINE CLEAN There are thousands of facts and statistics proving the urgency and greatness of the problem we are facing now and will be facing for a long time. Cli... Read more
By Sister Mary George O’Toole and Sister Miriam Therese Callnan The opioid epidemic in Maine has impacted thousands of lives, torn apart families, and overwhelmed our cities... Read more
By Tom Landry, Benchmark Real Estate Every year, just after school vacation and before the snow starts to melt, my phone starts ringing. As the days get longer, we come out of hibernation an... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten Medicine is a constantly evolving field. We are always reviewing new research and re-reviewing old research in order to find the best path to health. What was once gospel... Read more
By Wesley P. Fairfield, MD, ECNU What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disorder that affects the bones, causing weakness with increased risk of fracture (broken bones). The inside of norma... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten This time of year many people are thinking about giving. What could be a better gift than something that promotes good health? Whether given to yourself or someone you ca... Read more
By Mary-Alice Scott December is the peak of gift-giving season for many, and Portland Buy Local Holiday Gift Guide is here to help make it easier! For the first time ever, we have made a pri... Read more
LETTER TO THE EDITOR On November 6th, the Portland School Department and Harriman Associates held a Community Forum at Reiche School to gather input on the proposed renovation of the school.... Read more
By Dr. Stephen Hull, Northern Light Mercy Pain Management Are you living with severe pain or suffering due to ineffective approaches that haven’t worked? Don’t get frustrated or al... Read more



Why I Oppose the Elementary School Reconfiguration
GUEST OPINION By Emily Figdor, District 2 School Board Member I am so honored to serve on the Portland School Board, representing the West End, Parkside, St. John Valley, and part of Oakdale... Read more