Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the ‘shared governance’ that exists now.
Michael Kelley
Michael Kelley has been professionally working in the newspaper industry since 2006 writing about municipal news, education news, environmental news, sports and other human interest topics. He has covered the communities of Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Portland, South Portland and Westbrook for several weekly newspapers. His work has appeared in magazines, daily newspapers and weekly newspapers throughout Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Gorham legislator revives call for convention center in Portland
Rep. Kyle Bailey wants to ask voters to weigh in on a bond question this November to build a $110 million convention center in the city ‘to invest in our future.’
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Spring’s in bloom at East End school
East End Community School celebrates the arrival of spring with a flower-ful fence.
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Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity
The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year’s, includes close to $3 million in equity investments.
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Proposal reworks Portland’s eastern waterfront into a public ‘gift’
A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Seminar scheduled on how to talk to children about race, racism
The free virtual event, “Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Your Kids: Talking about Race and Racism,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The panel discussion will focus on the history of racism and how to address racial bias, as well as offer tips for how to start conversations about race, diversity and anti-racism […]
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USM, Northeastern to analyze police activities in Portland, South Portland
The Portland and South Portland police departments will be teaming up with the University of Southern Maine and Northeastern University on an analysis of arrests, summons, citations and use of force between 2018 and 2020. “This will help us not only assess and understand our historical data and take appropriate action as necessary, but will […]
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Portland Public Schools finalizing plans for more in-person learning
Portland Public Schools is finalizing plans to increase in-person instruction for students throughout the district amidst continued concerns from parents, students and members of the public. Assistant Superintendent Melea Nalli said options for elementary and middle school students include more partial in-person learning days; extending the time and days students are physically in schools; increasing […]
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Southern Maine bus, train and ferry operators team up for COVID-19 safety campaign
Southern Maine’s eight transit operators have launched a educational campaign about traveling safely on public transportation during the pandemic. A website, TransitTogether.org, has been created to provide information about proven safety protocols each agency has in place and general information about transit safety. The website also features an interactive map and regional schedules. The Greater […]
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Portland Recovery Community Center closes on new property
The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue plans to move to the former Deering Masonic Hall at 102 Bishop St. in mid-April. “The building is twice as large, with plenty of parking, a big kitchen and space to host more groups and activities safely,” the center said in a press release. Since the pandemic […]