By Tony Zeli Portland voters will decide on six local ballot question measures this November. Five of six questions are being raised by People First Portland, a local volunteer-based progres... Read more
Andrew Zarro & VivaKeeping the culture alive Every Month PelotonLabs founder Liz Trice interviews a community member for The West End News. This month Liz caught up with Viva, the band l... Read more
By Tony Zeli More people are requesting absentee ballots than ever before. In fact, the city clerk in Portland handles up to 600 absentee ballot requests per day. Meanwhile, national headlin... Read more
During the coronavirus pandemic, Portland election officials are trying to ensure everyone, whether you want to vote absentee or in person, can do so safely. Do you need to register? Portlan... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – Astrological Forecast October 2020 By Leo Knighton Tallarico October’s astrological perspective begins with a slow dance into Election/Eclipses/Aquarius Age... Read more
Spare the Woodman’s Axe Heritage Tree Ordinance to Protect Urban Trees By Tony Zeli A new ordinance in the City of Portland makes it harder for private property owners to chop down lar... Read more
Home Away from Home By Mary Alice Scott, Portland Buy Local In September 2010, my college roommate and I moved into her grandmother’s spare bedroom in North Deering. We shared a bedside tabl... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten As a doctor who has dedicated a career to primary care and public health I have more than a strong feeling that our health care system is heading towards change—and soon.... Read more
What’s Wrong with Camping?
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life What’s Wrong with Camping? By Rosanne Graef Homelessness is not new in Maine and working toward a resolution has been ongoing for centuries. M... Read more