West End News events and culture.
by Tony Zeli Smoking has been banned in Portland for years, but as of this summer the ordinance has been expanded. It now prohibits the use of ENDS, a colorful acronym for electronic nicotin... Read more
by Tony Zeli Earlier this year Portland became Maine’s first city to place a five-cent fee on disposable, or single-use, shopping bags. While some businesses fought the fee, others have embr... Read more
The Revitalization of Congress Square Park by Tony Zeli There is a new venue in town. Wednesday night concerts, Third Thursday art events, Friday night dancing with live music, Saturday morn... Read more
by Luke deNatale Warmer weather always brings Portlanders outdoors from the many months spent inside waiting for the seemingly endless onslaught of northern New England winters. It is no s... Read more
Summahs in Maine. Time to visit the lake, go camping, enjoy the beach, have a lobster bake. Every weekend there’s a wedding, and every beautiful weekday an excuse to play hooky. It is also t... Read more
by Luke deNatale Portland has a burgeoning film scene that is always bringing new filmmakers and genres to the fore. Amongst the many emerging filmmakers is Travis Bourassa. Local short film... Read more
$7.50… $8.75… $10.10… $15… The stakes keep getting higher for workers and small businesses The minimum wage is $7.50 per hour in Maine. That is 25 cents higher than t... Read more
“It’s an option of last resort.” -David LaCasse, Friends of Congress Square Park “The referendum is a blunt instrument.” – Tom MacMillan, Portland Green Independent Party Citizens of P... Read more
