Plugged sewer main almost ruins Soap Bubble Laundromat. Owner now fears landlord will force a new lease. by Tony Zeli This past winter, after 32 years of serving the West End, the Soap Bubbl... Read more
To run Congress Square Park dozens of volunteers and community input are needed. by Tony Zeli With over 100 events, to run Congress Square Park successfully it takes a community of volunteer... Read more
MOAC Moxiestock and Blackfly Ball by Nancy Dorrans Maine Outdoor Adventure Club (MOAC) can take you and your friends ‘from away’ to fun destinations right here in Maine! Will I e... Read more
Site of Noyes Fire an Eyesore by Luke deNatale Approaching the intersection of Freeman and Noyes Street, you’ll notice the charred foundation of the building that burned down on Novemb... Read more
Open Letter to Senator George Mitchell by Wells Lyons Dear Senator George Mitchell, I must admit it takes a fair amount of chutzpah to want to debate as august a figure as yourself, Mr. Geor... Read more
Mohamud’s Story: I wish to see my wife and children MY STORY: English language learners from Portland Adult Education share their story in their own words. My name is Mohamud and I am from S... Read more
La Vida Local – Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: The ‘G’ Word “The city is facing a housing crisis, but… it’s done li... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – June 2016 New Energy on the Way as Mars Goes Direct by Leo Knighton Tallarico Mars goes direct late this month, but the month begins with Mercury back Direc... Read more
POLICE BEAT West End Shooting On May 30st Police responded to a West End shooting. At 8:30 p.m. a 48-year-old Portland man was shot outside 146 Chadwick Street. Neighbors reported hearing a... Read more
Portland Pesticide Ordinance
June Actions Critical for Portland Pesticide Ordinance by Bridget Chase Last month important progress was made toward adopting a Portland pesticide ordinance to reduce the use, misuse and ov... Read more