News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
Imagine a 32′ lobster boat anchoring itself directly in the path of a huge steam ship with 40,000 pounds of Appalachian coal. That is the story of environmental activists Ken Ward and... Read more
Waiting for the bus is never a highlight of one’s day. In the winter, waiting for your lift can be outright dangerous. Snow banks and ice limit accessibility. Those waiting for the bus... Read more
Over the last week, there have been two incidents in which ice has fallen from buildings on Exchange Street and damaged cars parked on the street. As temperatures begin to rise and melting o... Read more
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the the Maine legislative Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and Health and Human Services heard testimony on Governor Paul LePage’s proposed cuts to pu... Read more
On Saturday, February 28th, a peeping tom was reported on Spruce Street. The report was made via social media application Nextdoor, a program that connects neighbors through email and a smar... Read more
In late February, the Planning Board voted unanimously, 6-0, to approve zoning changes on the eastern waterfront. This recommendation will now go to the full City Council for consideration.... Read more
On Wednesday, February 25th, at about 1:15 a.m. the clerk at the 7-Eleven located at 27 Washington Avenue reported that he was robbed. Follow this link to watch security camera video of the... Read more
The Maine Arts Commission has gathered information and data about arts and culture in Maine and want help setting priorities for the agency’s work in advancing arts and culture through... Read more
FairPoint Communications, Inc; System Council T-9 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (AFL-CIO) Locals 2320, 2326, and 2327; and the Communications Workers of America (AFL... Read more
Portland Public Schools launched its second annual parent survey. Parents of children in the district are urged to participate in the survey, which is designed to give community members a gr... Read more
