WEN takes a look at the broader picture with lifestyle, book reviews, and travel features.
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life By Rosanne Graef Missed It! After failing to get cards sent before Christmas, I opted to dub them “New Year’s Greetings” instea... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life What Neighborhood Can Offer By Rosanne Graef The City of Portland’s website lists over twenty neighborhood associations. In addition to these or... Read more
Book Short Classic romance for the new year By Stephanie Miller It is a truth universally acknowledged that one of the most beloved romantic figures in literature is the tall, dark, and hand... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life Good Luck to UsPart 2 By Rosanne Graef Last month’s La Vida Local introduced the Maine Council on Aging’s lofty goal of creating an Age-Positive... Read more
By Tony Zeli Even if you don’t celebrate, the dark days of winter and holiday brouhaha can cause anxiety and stress. In fact, in northern climates, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affe... Read more
Book Short River of the Gods Review by Stephanie Miller In the early 19th Century, European powers were sending off waves of explorers to map the unknown corners of the world. Celebrated his... Read more
Book Short The Thursday Murder Club By Richard Osman Review By Stephanie Miller In “The Thursday Murder Club” four friends in a peaceful retirement village in a small town in Eng... Read more
Love, GenZ The End of Traditional Journalism is the Beginning of Something New By Sadie Levy Is social media putting an end to traditional journalism? I think it’s natural evolution. Many,... Read more
Book Short ‘The Group,’ by Mary McCarthy Review by Stephanie Miller Take a trip back to the thirties with eight Vassar roommates, collectively known as The Group. The story begin... Read more
Age Positive Maine: Good Luck to Us
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End Life Good Luck to Us – Part 1 By Rosanne Graef In September, the Maine Council on Aging held their annual Wisdom Summit where they set the goal... Read more