Source: 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 31,500* 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 are the best around.
Support community news and advertise in The West End News!
Email Tony today at thewestendnews@gmail.com.
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Our advertisers know that our newspaper is a great way to reach customers and grow their business. So, we’re asking for your help in spreading the word about The West End News. If you refer another business to us and they place an ad, we’ll give you $55 off your next month’s advertising.
This is a great opportunity to help us grow our readership and reach even more potential customers for your business. Plus, you’ll save money on your own advertising!
To refer a business, simply give us their name and contact information. We’ll take care of the rest. Call Rick Ness at 207-577-7025 or email rickthewestendnews@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support of The West End News. We appreciate your business!
DEADLINES 2025
- Advertising copy is due on the third or fourth Tuesday of the preceding month.
- Out by the first Friday of every month and inserted in the Maine Sunday Telegram (to all Portland subscribers) on the first Sunday of every month.
January 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, December 24
Circulation: Friday, January 3
February 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, January 21
Circulation: Friday, January 31
March 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, February 18
Circulation: Friday, February 28
April 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, March 25
Circulation: Friday, April 4
May – Spring Edition – 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, April 22
Circulation: Friday, May 2
June 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, May 20
Circulation: Friday, May 30
July 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, June 24
Circulation: Friday, July 4
August 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, July 22
Circulation: Friday, August 1
September 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, August 26
Circulation: Friday, September 5
October 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, September 23
Circulation: Friday, October 3
November 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, October 21
Free Circulation: Friday, October 31
December 2025
Ad Due: Tuesday, November 25
Free Circulation: Friday, December 5
For terms and conditions visit thewestendnews.com/advertising-terms.
(*Readership based on circulation estimate of 1.75 readers per copy.)
