Goodbye, Norway Maples City removes invasive Norway Maples from the Western Prom, and will return with native trees and shrubs in the spring By Tony Zeli The removal of an invasive species o... Read more
What did I do during the Covid-19 pandemic? Below is a short video of Portland, Maine residents who helped each other through the Covid-19 pandemic. Often examples of small actions by the gu... Read more
Removal of Invasive Trees on Western Prom Concerns Neighbors By Tony Zeli The removal of an invasive species of tree on the Western Promenade caused concern among neighbors who worried it wa... Read more
La Vida Local – Irregular Notes on West End Life ’Twas the Season By Rosanne Graef With string lights and electric candles appearing in windows in early October, I realized that 2020’s... Read more
By Mary Alice Scott In a typical year, January represents a welcome feeling of quiet, a chance to slow down, and a respite from the busy social events of the holiday season. Usually, it... Read more
WEST END PLACES FEATURE Western Cemetery in Need of Love & Attention One could consider the western cemetery the poor relation of the public cemeteries in Portland By Harlan Baker One re... Read more
Whether you were out walking the Western Prom on Christmas Eve morning to catch some views or dashing down I-295 to finish up holiday errands, you might have noticed a tall crane at work on... Read more
PORTLAND WINTER STORM SERVICES All the info you need to survive city life this winter Heading into the winter storm season, the City of Portland would like to remind residents of winter stor... Read more
By Tony Zeli Throughout the Stay at Home orders, outdoor exercise has remained a viable option for getting out and about. But the state recommends recreating near home. Luckily, more than ni... Read more
A physician perspective on health equity
HEALTH CARE COMMENTARY A physician perspective on health equity By Dr. Oren Gersten Equity means considering fairness, impartiality, and context when choosing what is best. Equity is the clo... Read more