News from the West End and immediately surrounding neighborhoods.
By Tony Zeli The crews at the Portland Department of Public Works say they are ready for Portland’s famous winter storms. During and after every storm they care for more than 560 lane... Read more
The emergency department at 144 State Street will close the same day the new emergency department opens, January 4th, 2022. By Tony Zeli It’s the end of an era for Mercy Hospital’s State Str... Read more
La Vida Local Irregular Notes on West End Life Peace on Earth & Peace in Portland By Rosanne Graef ’Tis the season when we once more turn hopeful that maybe, just maybe, this year, will... 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
An interview with the city councilor-elect Victoria Pelletier Every month PelotonLabs co-founder Liz Trice interviews a local community member. For the December edition, Liz caught up with T... Read more
Enjoying Monday Night Events at Reiche Now that the Reiche community Center is thankfully open I have been enjoying a variety of Monday night events. I look forward to these activities each... Read more
Municipal Election Recap Portland’s ranked-choice election for city council makes history with a tie, a drawing of lots, and a recount. By Tony Zeli Portland made history when the ranked-cho... 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
La Vida Local Irregular Notes on West End Life By Rosanne Graef Can Portland Be Saved? (Part 3) Notes from the Underground Sorry to have left you hanging for two whole months in the midst o... Read more
Victoria Pelletier Wins District 2 The City has released the unofficial results as of Wednesday morning, November 3rd and Victoria Pelletier is victorious. Pelletier wins with 56% of the vot... Read more