The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade.
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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Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland’s oldest house of worship in period of transition
The First Parish Church is looking for a new minister for the first time in more than a decade.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
State Golf Association looking for buyer for Val Halla headquarters
The town of Cumberland is interested in the space at the municipally run golf course, the town manager says, but not at the current asking price of $595,000.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Alleys to get artistic touch through new Portland Downtown program
AARP grant funding to add art, lights and greenery to reinvigorate alleys across the city.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Public Schools offers Remote Academy for those eligible
Portland Public Schools is accepting applications for Remote Academy for the 2021-2022 school year for students who qualify for a health accommodation. A health accommodation, according to the district, is “a documented physical health condition for the student or a member of their immediate household for which a licensed physician requires that they not attend […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland Housing Authority joins effort to encourage landlord participation in voucher program
The Portland Housing Authority is participating in the statewide Landlord Participation Incentive Program aimed at increasing the availability of housing for recipients of federal Housing Choice Vouchers. The program, created by MaineHousing and Maine’s public housing authorities, encourages private market landlords to participate in the federal voucher system by providing them with security deposits for […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Creative Portland checks for interest in indoor performances
Creative Portland is conducting a survey to gauge interest in upcoming indoor concerts, performances and shows. Questions on the survey, which can be found at bit.ly/3AO9ggo, include whether participants would feel comfortable attending small or large indoor concerts while masked, how likely they are to attend an indoor show between September and December and if they […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Film tells history of Cumberland through eyes of those who lived it
“Cumberland Maine, Building Community and Memories for 200 Years” explores the history of farming, education, recreation and community service in Cumberland.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland Community Squash Center wants to up its game
A planned expansion would include two additional squash courts, a cafe, community kitchen and space to hold meetings, lectures, potlucks or open mike nights.