A group of residents have submitted an affidavit to initiate a referendum to protect scenic views. The residents are led by Soul of Portland, a citizen group geared towards stopping waterfro... Read more
In an email to supporters, Representative Chellie Pingree is asking her base to oppose the DARK Act, a Republican-led bill in Congress that would block states from mandating the labeling of... Read more
Preble Street, the hub of services for the homeless and poor in Greater Portland and the state, has organized agencies in seven counties to conduct a first ever runaway and homeless youth co... Read more
The West End News spoke to Side x Side founders, Beth Wilbur Van Mierlo and Annette Kraus, in December. They announced receipt of a grant for $1.9 million to fund a pilot program that integr... Read more
Folks all over Portland are celebrating National Bike to Work Day. The bike parking at the West End News’ co-working space, Peloton Labs, is overflowing with bikes. The City is getting... Read more
On May 14th, at 2:47 p.m., officers and detectives responded to a bank robber at University Credit Union on outer Brighton Avenue. A lone suspect displayed a black handgun and demanded money... Read more
On Wednesday night, at about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of the Hannaford at 787 Riverside Street for an armed robbery. Two victims reported that they were sitting in a... Read more
Joy Place is an alley, with an abandoned building, an old foundation of a barn and a dilapidated shed… and a whole lot of trouble. For years, neighbors have been concerned about safety... Read more
Voters approved the Portland Public School’s budget in a citywide referendum held on Tuesday, May 12th. The unofficial results are 653 Yes votes and 317 No Votes. The low turnout and lopside... Read more
Mayor Exercises Powers and Postpones Budget Hearing
“The Portland City Council will postpone its vote on the municipal budget, which was scheduled to take place during tonight’s [May 18th] Council meeting at 7:00 PM. […]The Counci... Read more