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The Jolly Ukes entertained with a sing-a-long including “Yellow Submarine” and “Happy Trails” which had visuals! At the ...
13/08/2025

The Jolly Ukes entertained with a sing-a-long including “Yellow Submarine” and “Happy Trails” which had visuals! At the WENA annual picnic on August 12 at Harbor View Memorial Park.

The downtown Portland Public Library at 5 Monument Square will serve as Portland’s cooling center today, Friday, July 25...
25/07/2025

The downtown Portland Public Library at 5 Monument Square will serve as Portland’s cooling center today, Friday, July 25th from 10 AM to 5 PM. Additionally, the City urges people to take advantage of the Deering Oaks Ravine and the several splash pads around the city. For more heat safety tips, visit: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

Photos: Portland Public Library and Deering Oaks Ravine. -WEN file photos

Nancy visits Northern Uganda spotting antelope, buffalo, chimps and more along the way. -https://thewestendnews.com/uga...
17/07/2025

Nancy visits Northern Uganda spotting antelope, buffalo, chimps and more along the way. -https://thewestendnews.com/uganda-not-just-another-safari/

Photos: 1) Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda. 2) Nancy Dorrans with Alex Guma of Gorilla Walking Safaris at the Top of Murchison Fall. 3) Jackson's Hartebeest, a type of antelope. -Courtesy of Nancy Dorrans

West End News & freelance journalist Nancy English look at the growing anti-Trump administration protests in Portland an...
10/07/2025

West End News & freelance journalist Nancy English look at the growing anti-Trump administration protests in Portland and Maine. We talked to rally goers to see why they were protesting and how they were growing the movement - https://thewestendnews.com/anti-trump-protests-keep-growing-in-portland-me/

Photo - No Kings Rally on June 14, Portland, ME. -Courtesy of Indivisible Greater Portland Maine

The 41st Annual Greek Festival has begun! Check out this longtime neighborhood tradition now. Enjoy the music and taste ...
27/06/2025

The 41st Annual Greek Festival has begun! Check out this longtime neighborhood tradition now. Enjoy the music and taste the food at the Greek Fest!

Our wine guy visited CiderFeast this past month and had a blast talking cider with some of the best crafters in Maine - ...
25/06/2025

Our wine guy visited CiderFeast this past month and had a blast talking cider with some of the best crafters in Maine - https://thewestendnews.com/ciderfeast-portland/..
Photos: Absolem’s ciders, 2) Fogtown’s ciders, 3) CiderFeast at Oxbow, Washington Ave, Portland, ME. -Photos by Judy Witherell (May 2025)

Catch Layne’s Wine Gig live every fourth Wednesday at BPM. Layne’s Wine Gig is a shtick with wine from a wine guy who has seen it all, tasted it all and is still having fun doing it. Three pours for $18.
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Correction: In the June Edition (pg. 5) we incorrectly published the wrong dates for the upcoming Greek Festival which w...
23/06/2025

Correction: In the June Edition (pg. 5) we incorrectly published the wrong dates for the upcoming Greek Festival which will be on June 26th - 28th this year. Hope to see you there!

The West End's historic Western Cemetery saw a busy spring. Here's 6 updates from the Stewards of the Western Cemetery, ...
17/06/2025

The West End's historic Western Cemetery saw a busy spring. Here's 6 updates from the Stewards of the Western Cemetery, Inc. - https://thewestendnews.com/6-spring-updates-from-western-cemetery/

Photo caption: (1) Abbott Labs volunteer day at Western Cemetery. (2) Volunteers from the community putting out flags for Memorial Day at the historic Western Cemetery. -Photos courtesy of the Stewards of the Western Cemetery

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