PORTLAND — An annual vigil to remember those from the Greater Portland homeless community who have died in the past year is available virtually this year at preblestreet.org/vigil. For more than 25 years Portland’s Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil has taken place at the winter solstice, the longest night of homelessness all year. This year […]
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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Racial equity panel hears concerns about police influence, no-knock warrants
The Racial Equity Steering Committee will have public comment next at its Jan. 14 meeting.
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Parish Christmas project reminds inmates they are not forgotten
Members of the Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish in Portland have donated cards to inmates at Cumberland County Jail to send to their loved ones for more than 30 years.
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Police review panel deems Jennings’ response unacceptable
The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee doubles down on its recommendation to add two residents to the Portland Police Department’s use of force committee.
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Pandemic impedes after-school meal program
Distribution logistics has led to a drastic drop in eligible students receiving the meals in Portland.
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Whimsical art funds decade of student passion projects in Portland
Painting for a Purpose has helped students start close to 100 community and school improvement projects since it began granting funds in 2010,
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Three remaining school projects ready for bids
Construction could start as early as this spring with completion by fall 2023.
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Deering Center group adopts new logo to represent neighborhood
PORTLAND — The Deering Center Neighborhood Association has unveiled a new logo designed to highlight the area’s unique attributes. The Deering High School clock tower depicted in the design represents the historic buildings, architecture and schools that line Stevens Avenue, the association said in a message to members. The village shop represents the neighborhood’s […]
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Hanukkah celebration lights up Portland with parade
Chabad of Maine’s car-top menorah parade from Rosemont section to City Hall was one of the innovative way members of Maine’s Jewish community took to celebrating Hanukkah this year.
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Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
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