All eyes will be on the gubernatorial race this November, but count on some interesting contests at the local level, too. District 4 City Council (East Deering, Back Cove) The East... Read more
My dog Ruby and I were walking toward the Old Port when I noticed a commotion up ahead at the corner of Middle and Exchange. I figured out pretty quickly that it was Bill Clinton w... Read more
Kristin Doneski of Portland has joined Preble Street as teen services supervisor. Doneski will work with homeless youths to help them develop life skills that promote long-term sta... Read more
Liz McMahon now one of the ESL teaching staff at Portland Adult Ed…Silver-haired photo shoot at Kutz…Marie Galland loves her luxurious new pad on State Street…Cor... Read more
Fairpoint workers held a demonstration in Longfellow Square to protest what they consider to be union-busting tactics by the communications corporation. The workers were joined by... Read more
On Wednesday, August 20, Mayor Brennan and the Minimum Wage Advisory Group held a public forum on raising the minimum wage in Portland. The advisory group of business, labor, nonpr... Read more
Emmanuel Caulk Also Will Participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Portland School Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk will visit several schools on the first day of classes, September... Read more
Former President Bill Clinton will appear in Portland on Tuesday, September 2nd at a rally to benefit Congressman Mike Michaud in his race for Governor. The event will take place a... Read more
When we published the first issue of the West End NEWS on St. Patrick’s Day, 2001, we really had no idea what we had created or of the incredible adventure that lay ahead. Ne... Read more
Portland City Manager Mark Rees announced his resignation on August 18th to the Mayor, City Council, and City staff. Citing the wish to pursue other opportunities, both professiona... Read more
