Arrests 1/18 at 1 a.m. Russell Townsend, 51, of Portland, on Brighton Avenue on charges of failure to stop for a police officer, operating after suspension and violation of conditional release. 1/18 at 6 a.m. Kyle T. Hurd, 21, address unlisted, on Stevens Avenue on charges of assault, criminal mischief, criminal restraint and obstructing report […]
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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Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments
PORTLAND — The city’s Racial Equity Steering Committee is looking for additional public input between now and April 21 when its recommendations are due to the City Council. The committee has hosted two public comment sessions in its effort to address racial and public safety inequities in the city, but it would like “to hear […]
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Brunswick superintendents says small size allows district to administer ELL test
The Portland, South Portland and Westbrook districts decided not to administer the federally mandated end-of-year proficiency test for English Language Learners.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Cross Insurance Arena hoping for federal relief
Funding from the latest coronavirus relief package would help keep the arena operating until it can host large live events again.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Roux Institute forges on ‘because of’ COVID-19 pandemic
The institute, which got off the ground virtually, says it is well positioned to assist with post-pandemic economic recovery.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Racial justice leaders share inspiration, initiatives on MLK Day panel
Work in Portland and South Portland includes groups looking into racial inequities in the two cities, and Falmouth is holding racial awareness classes to its employees.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Artist creates fancy NFL footwear for a cause
Eamon White custom designed cleats for a New York Jets player as part of an NFL campaign to support players’ causes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland plans for future expansion of Evergreen Cemetery
Running out of space, the Portland cemetery looks to a parcel that includes the site of the historic Stevens Tavern.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Growing recovery center plans to relocate
The Portland Recovery Community Center on Forest Avenue hopes to more than double its space to better meet its expanding membership’s needs.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New homeless shelter will ‘save lives,’ advocates say
Preble Street’s 40-bed facility at the site of its former resource center will help shelter those who can’t access other facilities.