West End News events and culture.
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
So you want to put your own ordinance on the ballot? Get ready… The process is not exactly an easy one. Plus, City Hall does not have an interest in making the process any less difficu... Read more
Local entrepreneur and inventor Alex Jones has had bees on his mind for some time. “I was really hoping to build something that would identify the real sources of things like colony collapse... Read more
