Plugged sewer main almost ruins Soap Bubble Laundromat. Owner now fears landlord will force a new lease. by Tony Zeli This past winter, after 32 years of serving the West End, the Soap Bubbl... Read more
To run Congress Square Park dozens of volunteers and community input are needed. by Tony Zeli With over 100 events, to run Congress Square Park successfully it takes a community of volunteer... Read more
Site of Noyes Fire an Eyesore by Luke deNatale Approaching the intersection of Freeman and Noyes Street, you’ll notice the charred foundation of the building that burned down on Novemb... Read more
Max Slabotzky Survives the Holocaust and Shares His Story by Bryer C. Sousa and Autumn Minery In Part I we learned of Max Slabotzky and his early life. When we left his story, young Max was... Read more
Closing of India Street clinic draws opponents to Finance Committee budget hearing. by Luke deNatale The Portland Finance Committee held a budget hearing on April, 21st to discuss budget inc... Read more
La Vida Local Irregular Notes on West End Life Today’s Topic: You Never Know Who You’ll Meet by Rosanne Graef, Past President – West End Neighborhood Association In early March I... Read more
May Day Starts New Season at Congress Square Park by Tony Zeli On May 1st, Friends of Congress Square Park kicked off their event season and celebrated spring with a day of activities. May 1... Read more
Addiction specialist takes a look at the uncharted territory of increased access to overdose medication naloxone. by Dr. T.J. Kozma Opiate overdoses are on the rise in Maine. In an attempt t... Read more
Open Letter to Senator George Mitchell
Open Letter to Senator George Mitchell by Wells Lyons Dear Senator George Mitchell, I must admit it takes a fair amount of chutzpah to want to debate as august a figure as yourself, Mr. Geor... Read more