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Get to know your neighbors! The West End News, independent news for Portland's downtown. The community newspaper for Portland.

Our mission is to be the best source for local news, and to help create conversations that strengthen our sense of connection. We are locally owned, independent, and committed to community in a way that cannot be matched.

10/28/2025

This Thursday is the last day to vote early in-person at Portland City Hall. The election is next Tuesday, November 4th. Learn more about the city council candidates here - https://thewestendnews.com/three-city-council-candidates-answer-questions-ahead-of-the-election/

09/23/2025

Looking for a pleasant fall walk downtown? The Western Cemetery is undergoing a rejuvenation thanks to volunteers, who also are unearthing the history of this important Portland landmark. Learn more - https://thewestendnews.com/kip-deserres-unearthing-stories-in-the-western-cemetery/

09/15/2025

We are proud to report that The West End News has been selected to participate in the second cohort of Climate Ready Newsrooms, a groundbreaking fellowship from the University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute designed to support local newsrooms like ours in our efforts to report on the science of climate change.

08/22/2025

Maine Public and the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies have a new podcast: Essential Salt. And we got to chat with producer Brenna Farrell and host Jess Miller. Read the interview here - https://thewestendnews.com/essential-salt-maine-publics-new-podcast-brings-local-stories-to-life/

What a great opportunity for us at WEN. Thank you, Liz Trice, for producing our interview column, PelotonPosts, every month!

-Essential Salt image courtesy of Maine Public

08/13/2025

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.

08/12/2025

Southern Maine New Horizons Band is a concert band for grown ups! Now with a new home at the Portland Conservatory of Music (PCM) in Portland's West End. Open to all whether new or rekindling a past hobby. - https://thewestendnews.com/everyone-is-a-musician-with-southern-maine-new-horizons-band/

PHOTO: SMNHB in concert at PCM. -Courtesy of PCM

07/25/2025

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

07/17/2025

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

07/15/2025

Todd Morse, founder of Urbanist Coalition of Portland and data analyst, offers insight into Portland's recent property tax evaluation. (Link to UCP's detailed map in the article. ) - https://thewestendnews.com/todd-morse-looking-at-property-tax-evaluation/

07/10/2025

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

06/27/2025

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!

06/25/2025

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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