Portland’s proposed hybrid model would mean many students would have a combination of in-person and remote learning this fall.
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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Council chooses first three members of charter review commission
The remaining members would be elected by voters and represent each of the five voting districts.
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Cheverus grad a force behind ‘boozy water’
Galen Hand, class of 2012, co-founded NOCA, a non-carbonated spiked water company, with two college friends from the University of New Hampshire.
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Portland Housing Authority residents offered COVID-19 tests
Organizers hope the voluntary testing will offer “peace of mind” and shed light on how common the virus is in public housing properties.
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Habitat for Humanity receives $90,000 for home repair program
PORTLAND — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland has been awarded $90,000 from the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant program to expand Habitat’s Critical Home Repair program. The grant will be used to hire an employee to oversee the program, which helps low-income homeowners make needed repairs, such as fixing leaking roofs and tackling […]
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Portland Navy Week goes virtual
PORTLAND — The Navy Office of Community Outreach is opting this year for a virtual version of Navy Week Portland, now through Friday, Aug. 14. Portland hosted its first ever Navy Week in 2017, drawing more than 50 Navy sailors and hundreds of participants. This year’s Navy Week Portland includes Facebook Live events and online […]
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Graduates get their day in the sun
The Deering High School outdoor ceremony at Ocean Gateway honored the 230 members of the Class of 2020.
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Homeless protesters at City Hall say they’re staying put
The city, meanwhile, focuses on health concerns at the encampment and plans conversations with protesters about their demands.
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Eco-friendlier ferry coming to Casco Bay service
The new vessel, expected by the end of 2022, will be one of the first of its kind to have a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system that dramatically cuts carbon dioxide emissions.
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Portland dental office hopes to take bite out of illegal hunting
Dr. Daniel Figueiredo will donate a portion of proceeds from exams at his new dental studio to Maine Operation Game Thief.