News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
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
On February 5th the City reported three deaths over the last ten days, where the victim had just finished shoveling or had started to feel bad and decided to take a break. Remember to be saf... Read more
In early January, the West End News reported that Constellation Gallery would close their doors at the end of the month. With the arrival of February, the Gallery is selling gallery panels,... Read more
Portland Public Schools is now launching its “Choose School Lunch” Campaign to encourage more students and their parents to opt for school lunch. The Portland Public Schools’ Food Services D... Read more
