Source: 2016 WEN Reader Survey
The West End News is a free community newspaper in Portland, Maine. Our mission is to be the best source of community news, to generate conversations that strengthen our sense of connection, and to provide targeted and affordable advertising. We are locally owned, independent, and committed to our community. And we couldn’t do it without our advertising partners!
Every month, WEN delivers 18,000 copies for free to local readers in Portland, Brunswick, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Topsham, Westbrook, Windham, and Yarmouth.
Reach 30,000* readers in Southern Maine! In addition to free distribution in supermarket racks and local businesses, we deliver 5,000 copies inside the Maine Sunday Telegram to all Portland subscribers on the first Sunday of every month.
You’ll find that our print advertising rates cannot be beaten. But in addition, thousands of online readers reach our website and e-edition every month. Ask us about online advertising today!
Support community news and advertise in The West End News!
Call Rick Ness today at (207) 577-7024 or email: rickthewestendnews@gmail.com.
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DEADLINES 2024
- Advertising copy is usually due on the third or fourth Tuesday of the preceding month.
- Inserted in the Maine Sunday Telegram (to all Portland subscribers) on the 1st Sunday of every month.
January 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Circulation: Friday, January 5, 2024
February 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, January 23
Circulation: Friday, February 2
March 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, February 20
Circulation: Friday, March 1
April 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, March 26
Circulation: Friday, April 5
May – Spring Edition – 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, April 23
Circulation: Friday, May 3
June 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, May 21
Circulation: Friday, May 31
July 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, June 25
Circulation: Friday, July 5
August – Arts & Creative Economy – 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, July 23
Circulation: Friday, August 2
September 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, August 20
Circulation: Friday, August 30
October – Municipal Election Edition – 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, September 24
Circulation: Friday, October 4
November 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, October 22
Free Circulation: Friday, November 1
December 2024
Ad Due: Tuesday, November 19
Free Circulation: Friday, November 29
For terms and conditions visit thewestendnews.com/advertising-terms.
(*Readership based on circulation estimate of 1.75 readers per copy.)
