The first three members of the charter commission will be appointed Aug. 10, but the remaining members likely won’t be elected for nearly another 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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Portland EMS director department’s first female chief
PORTLAND — Angela Calvo has been promoted to division chief of emergency medical services and training at the Portland Fire Department last week, making her the first female in the department’s 252-year history to achieve a chief rank. She has served in that role as an interim chief since last September. “I am extremely proud […]
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Immunization clinics for children scheduled
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a series of free immunization clinics starting this week to help parents ensure that their children are up-to-date on required vaccinations. “COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways, including presenting new challenges in getting to wellness and preventive care visits,” said Dr. Nirav […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
‘Sheltered in Place’ art sales to benefit hospital
PORTLAND — Although the Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery at 516 Congress St. is still closed to the public, its artists have put together an online exhibition titled “Sheltered in Place.” A portion of sales proceeds will benefit COVID-19 protective measures at Maine Medical Center. The show “reflects artists’ thought and feelings on both […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Fundraising effort launched to help Portland schools meet equality goals
The effort aims to raise $100,000 to help English language learners, offer a more culturally appropriate curriculum and offer professional development and mentoring for staff.
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Local Democrats set for state House races in November
In contested races, voters chose Lookner, Wood, Zager and Crockett to represent the Democratic party in November.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New blue economy program focuses on inclusivity
Bristol Seafoods has launched a mentoring program at the New England Ocean Cluster’s facility on Commercial Street for underrepresented populations in the seafood industry.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Portland Forecaster
Libraries chronicling personal impacts of COVID-19
A digital archive will allow future historians to understand what “people on the ground were experiencing” and how their everyday lives were altered during the pandemic.
Posted inThe Forecaster
USM cancels fall sports season
PORTLAND — The fall 2020 athletic season has been canceled at the University of Southern Maine due to concerns about protecting student athletes and staff from the spread of COVID-19. “During this time, we considered myriad scenarios in hopes that a path forward could be possible; however, the risks associated with long-distance travel on buses […]