POLICE BEAT Rash of Old Port Thefts Old Port thefts trigger warning to local businesses. Police say be on the look out for the perpetrator. He enters store, creates a distraction and robs cu... Read more
Nominations Open for 2016 Indie Biz Awards Nominations are now open for Portland Buy Local’s 2016 Indie Biz Awards. The annual awards celebrate Portland’s local independent businesses and co... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky The astrological forecast for August 2016 takes us from fun loving Leo to discerning Virgo. by Leo Knighton Tallarico In August we move from fun loving Leo to disce... Read more
EASTERN PROM CONCERTS Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the music! Food trucks on site during each performance. Cancellation Hotline: 207-756-8130 PLEASE – NO SMOKING IN THE PARKS... Read more
City Council Creates Special Committee on Elementary School Bond On July 6th the City Council voted to create a new committee. Its purpose is to study a $70.6 million school bond proposal. T... Read more
CALLING GARDENERS, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WENA garden harvest to be distributed to food insecure kids. Last year the West End Neighborhood Association (WENA) set up a garden plot in the Clark Str... Read more
Recent drownings demonstrate importance of water safety education. by Bridget Chase There is a high probability, if you are enjoying Maine’s natural environment, there is water nearby. Heck,... Read more
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life Preventing Drowning by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Preventing Drowning – What Can We Do? On the afternoon... Read more
Renovating St. Luke’s by Tony Zeli It’s been hard to miss. St. Luke’s Cathedral is a well-known State Street landmark and it has been under wraps for some time now. St. Luke’s is a busy cult... Read more
Angus King and the Potomac Two Step
OUR READERS Angus King and the Potomac Two Step I attended a Portland Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues on June 1st at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Portland. The guest speaker was our estee... Read more