By Diane Stoller, MD, FACS Each October we observe breast cancer awareness month, which serves as a lifesaving annual reminder about the importance of getting your breast cancer screening. I... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – Astrological Forecast October 2020 By Leo Knighton Tallarico October’s astrological perspective begins with a slow dance into Election/Eclipses/Aquarius Age... Read more
Spare the Woodman’s Axe Heritage Tree Ordinance to Protect Urban Trees By Tony Zeli A new ordinance in the City of Portland makes it harder for private property owners to chop down lar... Read more
The Portland Palate Food Truck Craze Review and Photos by James Fereira It’s summer. The weather’s been beautiful and we’re outdoors again, defying Covid and the ever-present danger which th... Read more
Provided by Northern Light Mercy Hospital For many, it’s been too long since their last health screening due to COVID-19 concerns. And that’s a concern because delaying care when it’s needed... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – Astrological Forecast September 2020 By Leo Knighton Tallarico As we enter September, we move into the last four months of 2020. The astrological forecast s... Read more
THE PORTLAND PALATE Portland Farmers Market252 years of excellence in fresh, local produce Review and Photos by James Fereira Summer in Maine is finally here. Along with it comes the superfl... Read more
Local Business Survey Reveals Grim Outlook By Mary Alice Scott, Portland Buy Local Every month, I sit down to write an article for The West End News and consider what’s most pressing or rele... Read more
By Jean Murachanian, Portland Conservatory of Music It’s been a crazy year, to say the least, and we continue to face uncertainty in the near future. At the Portland Conservatory of Music (P... Read more
Doctors and patients unite! Time to change health care.
By Dr. Oren Gersten As a doctor who has dedicated a career to primary care and public health I have more than a strong feeling that our health care system is heading towards change—and soon.... Read more