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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 Mary Alice Scott With June’s arrival, fun in the sun is on everyone’s mind. Throughout the year, we encourage our community to “Shift to Local” and spend more of your dollars at local, in... Read more
By Kelly F. Merrill The harm reduction movement is creating a buzz in Portland with its compassionate and evidence-based approach to addressing the opioid crisis. Last week the Coalition for... Read more
By Dr. Nick Arredondo According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. While th... Read more
By Pamela Shaw The morning after the Harbor View Park Spring Work Day this year, two mallard ducks turned up, checking out the watercourse just above the new orchard. We’re hoping the ducks,... Read more
By Pamela Shaw Some invasive species of plants in our area are old timers, familiar to many, such as Asiatic Bittersweet, Japanese Barberry, and Multiflora Rose. Others are newcomers, with... Read more
By Kelly F. Merrill Unintended Consequences Attempts to muscle the Opioid Crisis into submission have been a total failure. Predictably, policy crackdowns on opioid pain-relievers were... Read more
By Dr. Kathryn Wadland These days we can plan almost anything, which is why the unpredictability of labor can be so daunting for soon-to-be new parents. Creating a birth plan is a great way... Read more
From Tom Landry, Realtor® Dear Friends and Neighbors, Benchmark Residential & Investment Real Estate is now simply Benchmark Real Estate. We’re still the same people with the same commit... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten Maine is a great place to get outside. No matter what your activity inclination there is something for everyone. Beautiful walking trails, mountain hikes, water activitie... Read more
WEN FEATURED NONPROFIT MAY 2019 The Portland Community Free Clinic started with a backpack and a desk. Nate Nickerson, a nurse practitioner, began providing free primary care to low income a... Read more


