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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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Waynflete alumnus singled out for far-reaching community service
Charlie Miller, a member of the Waynflete Class of 1965, was named the 2020 Klingenstein Award winner.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
City hires new public health director
PORTLAND — Bob Fowler has been hired as the city’s new public health director. Fowler has served as the executive director at Milestone Recovery since 2014, and prior to that worked at Sweetser and Community Counseling Center and operated a private mental health and consulting practice. “Bob is a skilled and respected leader in our […]
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
Public input sought for Peaks Island ferry study
PORTLAND — The city and Casco Bay Lines are teaming up to look at ways to improve the Peaks Island ferry landing and are seeking public input. The project, according to the city, would improve safety, comfort and efficiency. An online survey is underway now through July 23, and a public meeting will be held […]
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Portland Bicentennial: July 8
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Resource officers no longer on duty at Portland schools
Without resource officers, the board will now examine how to maintain safety in the schools and its relationship with police as it relates to other school policies.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
USM to open fall semester under new health, safety protocols
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, the University of Southern Maine will conduct regular testing, limit class sizes, increase cleaning and require masks to be worn outside on the Portland, Gorham and Lewiston campuses.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless
Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Portland mayor proposes committee to address systemic racism
Two councilors, meanwhile, continue their call for an independent look at police response to a June 1 Black Lives Matter protest.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
It’s part of her nature: Local artist honored as young environmentalist
Jordan Parks uses art as a way to connect people with nature, winning her a new award from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
City has coronavirus protocols in place for July 14 election
Voters will be casting ballots for local and state referendums, as well as party candidates for the November election. The election also includes the school budget validation vote.
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