By Nancy Dorrans I learned so much recently, listening to Court Whelan, Ph.D., Natural Habitat’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation Travel. Dr. Whelan reported on “the most mi... Read more
Growing up working in my family’s property management business I have watched not just the homeless population grow exponentially in recent years, but also the unaffordability of housi... Read more
By Mary-Alice Scott December is the peak of gift-giving season for many, and Portland Buy Local Holiday Gift Guide is here to help make it easier! For the first time ever, we have made a pri... Read more
Peak time for eating locally! By Mary Alice Scott November marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season — but not just for gifting! Thanksgiving is, of course, a holiday for feasting.... Read more
BUILDINGS AND ENERGY USE Over the past months, we’ve considered two components of the two-city climate action planning process. This month it’s Buildings and Energy Use. Some still doubt tha... Read more
Every Month PelotonLabs founder Liz Trice interviews a Peloton member for the West End News. This month Liz caught up with Naomi Beal, the Executive Director of passivhausMAINE. What is pass... Read more
By Cameron Autry Few rights enjoyed in this country are as essential to maintaining democracy as our freedom of speech. Tom Handel, executive director of the Portland Media Center (PMC), und... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans Almost twenty years ago my friend Roxanne and I traveled to Tobago and Trinidad for a tropical outdoor adventure. I wrote about the island of Tobago in an article from April... Read more
La Vida Local Irregular Notes on West End Life Sign Up – Sign On By Rosanne Graef Signs are tricky things—too wordy, vague or ironic and they miss their mark. When well done, however,... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten Maine is a great place to get outside. No matter what your activity inclination there is something for everyone. Beautiful walking trails, mountain hikes, water activitie... Read more
Bogus “Russiagate” Story Finally Implodes
by Adam Marletta Robert Mueller’s long-awaited investigation is finally over and for Democrats it is like waki...