News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
CITY BRIEFS New fire trucks will assist City responding to increase in calls for service The Portland Fire Department recently made significant improvements to its fleet by taking delivery o... Read more
Award named in honor of business leader, Fred Forsley, a longtime supporter of Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s Gary’s House program This November, Northern Light Mercy Hospital presented Mar... Read more
By Tony Zeli The counter at the West End’s post office branch was closed, again. You can drop off your mail, but no packages. You might say to yourself, “Maybe I’ll try tom... Read more
By Tony Zeli Updated 9/13/2022 The Parkside Neighborhood Association and Maine Suffrage Centennial Collaborative dedicated Portland’s first marker on the National Votes for Women Trail at 42... Read more
Governor Janet Mills was on site for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Maine International Cold Storage Facility. The large new warehouse will dominate a relatively small lost across f... Read more
Community News Brief Popham Beach State Park got a new upgrade this August that improves accessibility to the beach for people with disabilities. The new mobility pathway was funded through... Read more
Tandem Mobility is launching Portland’s first bike share program as soon as this July. They plan to offer 150 traditional geared cruiser bikes at dedicated parking hubs across the city... Read more
City Announces Food Truck Pilot Program Solution All 14 Eastern Prom food trucks will be able to locate in the Cutter St. lot during the pilot program Interim City Manager Danielle West anno... Read more
Portland Conservatory of Music New Location Ribbon Cutting The Portland Conservatory of Music officially opened their new home in the West End on November 18th. PCM held the grand opening an... Read more
CITY NEWS BRIEF PORTLAND, Maine — Following a recount that began on November 9th at Ocean Gateway, Roberto Rodriguez has been declared the winner of the At-Large City Council race. The... Read more
