A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.
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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Climate change talk to focus on creating coastal resiliency
Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca and marine geologist Peter Slovinsky will hold a public conversation on how coastal communities can be more resilient to climate change.
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Portland’s Wild Seed Project sees wild growth
After six years operating out of its founder’s home, the organization is looking for a new site and a new executive director.
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Three new fire trucks part of city’s proposed spending plan
The $2.7 million purchase is the largest expense in the proposed $16.5 million fiscal year 2022 capital improvement plan.
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Additional PPE available for small Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city has launched its third round of free personal protection equipment for small businesses in Portland. Businesses with fewer than 31 employees who interact in person with the public will be given four boxes of disposable masks, a no-touch hand sanitizer dispenser, a gallon and four individual bottles of hand sanitizer, and […]
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Senior Companion Program seeks more clients during pandemic
In-person visits have been suspended, but homebound seniors benefit from weekly wellness calls, The Opportunity Alliance says.
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Virtual streaming of future hockey games OK’d for Troubh Ice Arena
The City Council approved an agreement with LiveBarn to provide the service for next season.
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Firm hired to investigate Portland police response to BLM protest
PORTLAND — The city has hired the Minneapolis-based firm of Clifton Larson Allen to conduct an investigation into the Portland Police Department’s response to a Black Lives Matter protest held June 1. A report on the firm’s findings is expected within three months. The goal of the independent investigation “is to ensure the integrity of […]
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Portland Pre-K, kindergarten registration opens
PORTLAND — Families will children who will be 4 years old by Oct. 15 can sign up for the pre-kindergarten lottery now through Feb. 26, and those children who will be 5 by Oct. 15 can be enrolled in kindergarten now through March 5. The district anticipates 224 pre-kindergarten spots will be available for the […]
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Portland Schools’ response to harassment, bias allegations is strong, experts say
The use of a third-party arbiter to address student complaints and giving students more voice in the culture and climate at their schools are two vital components of the district’s plan, they say.