Results of the new Smarter Balanced statewide assessment were released on September 8th. Data for the Portland Public Schools showed growth in elementary and middle school math, but low part... Read more
On Friday, September 4th, at 9:30 a.m. the University Credit Union at 391 Forest Avenue was robbed. Two heavily disguised individuals entered the credit union, displayed a firearm, and deman... Read more
The Friends of Evergreen Cemetery have scheduled over a month of free fall tours. The tours are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from September 12th through October 31st. The tours are a... Read more
by Tony Zeli To celebrate the craft brewers of Portland, we want to share their story. We reached out to many, but the summer is a busy time for brewers with tourists visiting from around th... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans Where are the latest fermentation destinations? Answer is almost anywhere! Although fermentation has been gaining ground and is “hotter” than ever, turning rotting meat, veg... Read more
by Jenny Anastasoff Good day, West End News readers. I may know some of you from Facebook, or the West End Neighborhood Association. My thanks to Tony Zeli for a forum to indulge my Videopor... Read more
by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Make More Than a Fashion Statement It’s almost time for a change of seasons — time to pack away the swimsuits and capris an... Read more
The 2015 cruise season is heading into its peak in Portland with 10 cruise ships scheduled to call to port over the next two weeks. The 10 ships will bring more than 16,000 passengers to Por... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name, Ubah, means “flower”. My brother gave me my name... Read more
Nominations for Portland Buy Local’s 8th Annual Indie Biz Awards Awards close tomorrow, September 2nd at 5pm. Nominations are being accepted through the Portland Buy Local website. The award... Read more
