News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
At a ceremony at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1, the Portland Board of Public Education inaugurated its newest members and then voted unanimously to elect at- large school board member Sarah Th... Read more
Beginning in February, the Portland Board of Public Education will hold its regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The board will hold its... Read more
The City unveiled its first electric vehicle charging station last week at the Elm Street Parking Garage. Two level II electric vehicle chargers are now operational, one of which is for use... Read more
City Outlines Task Force Members & Process Mayor Brennan has established a task force to review the City’s inspections programs. The task force will conduct an internal review of... Read more
Next summer, the Greater Portland Metro plans to launch a new bus route that will run to Yarmouth and Freeport. The Metro is seeking feedback from riders on bus and bus-stop amenities, route... Read more
The City Council approved to extend constable powers to library security staff at their last meeting. This gives the library’s guards the ability to issue criminal trespass orders. Thi... Read more
On Saturday, November 1st, five young people, all in their twenties, died in a tragic fire at an aging rental property on Noyes Street in Oakdale. A sixth victim died after three days in a M... Read more
Project Bazia is a non-profit organization based in the West End. Bazia Anthony started this organization to provide education about and aid to people from Sudan. Project Bazia was recently... Read more
At the Annual District Two Meeting (Parkside, St. John Valley and West End), on November 6th, City staff announced new parking rules. The rules will be decided on by City Council, and take e... Read more
