News from the West End and immediately surrounding neighborhoods.
Paul’s: City’s Walkable Downtown Grocer Closes by Jenny Anastasoff Our esteemed publisher told us the distribution and reach of our humble neighborhood paper has increased. Hello, new reader... Read more
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: What Makes the West End the Best Neighborhood Last fall the West End won the Indi... Read more
Elderly Mainers, Old and New Contribute to Future by Pamela Shaw When I hear people bemoaning the “greying” of Maine I feel guilty for having moved to the West End from “away” three years ag... Read more
Reiche Spring Auction – Fun for Everyone by Bridget Chase For the third year running the West End’s community school selected to host their Reiche Spring Auction at Salvage BBQ on Tues... Read more
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Lend your needles and hooks to creating a scarf, hat, mittens or socks that will be used to decorate Congress Square Park to help veterans on Veterans Da... Read more
Newsy Musings Long Goodbye: Saying Farewell to a Beloved Pet and a Treasured Thrift Shop by Jenny Anastasoff UPDATE: Jenny is happy to report that Good Cause Thrift Shop will not be closing!... Read more
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Get Creative As this winter draws to a close, it’s time to think ahead a little a... Read more
Ray Richard Retires After 30 Years by Bridget Chase Ray Richard retired at the end of last year after serving as one of the West End’s postal carriers for close to 30 years. Ray’s motivation... Read more
Reiche Elementary and surrounding neighborhood undergoing significant change by Luke deNatale The ramp that connects Clark Street to the Reiche elementary school entrance is slated to be rem... Read more
La Vida Local – Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Treacherous Sidewalks Winter is synonymous with complaints about the condi... Read more
