Maine needs a more humane drug policy that should include the life-saving drug naloxone. by Rob Korobkin In 2015, drug overdoses in Maine soared by 31 percent, reaching a new high of 272 fat... Read more
Because it Matters: Getting Out of the Progressive Bubble by Sam Pelletier Much like finger-painting, politics is about enthusiasm. Campaigns live and die based on the conviction and dedicat... Read more
Paul’s: City’s Walkable Downtown Grocer Closes by Jenny Anastasoff Our esteemed publisher told us the distribution and reach of our humble neighborhood paper has increased. Hello, new reader... Read more
Elderly Mainers, Old and New Contribute to Future by Pamela Shaw When I hear people bemoaning the “greying” of Maine I feel guilty for having moved to the West End from “away” three years ag... Read more
$2.5 Million for Addiction Treatment Just a Start by Dr. TJ Kozma Back in January, Governor LePage signed a bill unanimously passed by the State House and Senate that set allocated $1.2 mill... Read more
What do Spring Cleaning and Past Due Receivables Have in Common? by Marilyn Miller “My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.” —Erma Bombeck What happens when you... Read more
City Announces Congress Square Redesign Finalists The City’s Planning & Urban Development Department has selected four design teams as finalists for the Congress Square Redesign project.... Read more
Reiche Spring Auction – Fun for Everyone by Bridget Chase For the third year running the West End’s community school selected to host their Reiche Spring Auction at Salvage BBQ on Tues... Read more
Newsy Musings Long Goodbye: Saying Farewell to a Beloved Pet and a Treasured Thrift Shop by Jenny Anastasoff UPDATE: Jenny is happy to report that Good Cause Thrift Shop will not be closing!... Read more
Diane Russell Slush Fund
What Diane Russell calls a Leadership PAC is little more than a personal slush fund. by Wells Lyons Imagine I organized a yard sale to benefit Reiche, and you all donated your used bikes and... Read more