Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
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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At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says
COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
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USM nursing students on front lines of vaccine administration
The 70 student nurses have been trained to help at vaccine clinics at the Maine Mall, York Hospital and Greater Portland Health.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Youth Coalition ready to take on racial equity in schools and more
The Gateway Community Services Maine group’s primary goal is to improve communities for their peers in Portland and Lewiston.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Puck pizzazz
Hockey players turn out to see how they match up in the Armstrong Skills Competition, an event to raise money for small business pandemic relief spearheaded by Maine Mariners coach Riley Armstrong.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
2020 condo market in Portland ‘took off like a skyrocket’
Fewer condominium units were sold, but those that did went fast and for higher prices.
Posted inThe Forecaster
New statewide campaign highlights safe indoor dining options
A statewide public education campaign, “Maine Outdoor Dine,” was launched last week to showcase Maine restaurants and breweries that offer ways to enjoy food and beverage comfortably and safely outdoors. The campaign‘s website, maineoutdoordine.com, includes information about more than 80 participating businesses from around the state, including close to 50 in Portland. To keep diners safe […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland seeking input for five-year plan
The city of Portland is seeking community feedback on its five-year community development plan. Through May 31, residents are encouraged to take an online survey at bit.ly/3t6Ui1 , to give their opinion on projects related to parks and recreation, historic preservation, housing and rental assistance, economic development, social services and access to food. The city’s […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Medical Center begins to ease restrictions for visitors of non-COVID patients
Maine Medical Center announced this week it is beginning to ease its visitor restrictions for patients who do not have COVID-19. According to the new policy, effective March 17, one visitor is allowed in in-patient areas, including critical care, daily from 3-6 p.m. One person is permitted to accompany an adult patient to the emergency […]
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Redevelopment on horizon for former pharmacy sites in Portland
The new owner of the former Rite Aid/Walgreens building at Forest and Ocean avenues intends to subdivide the building.