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.
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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City slates meetings to review protesters’ demands
Starting this week, city officials will begin discussing the police department’s use of force policy, the role of the police citizen review board and other policy recommendations.
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Three look to represent Deering area in statehouse
Three Democrats are in a runoff to replace Erik Jorgensen, who is being termed out of office.
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Artist creates portrait to inspire peace, unity
Eamon White’s depiction of George Floyd expresses his emotions over the black man’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
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Baxter Academy faces tough decision due to budget shortfall
Less aid from the state means the 450-student school may drop its French, Spanish and health programs.
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Portland Observatory goes virtual while awaiting opening day
The Portland Observatory is closed now, but staff and volunteers of Greater Portland Landmarks are telling the building’s story through online videos.
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Portland Schools plan August drive-in graduations at Ocean Gateway
PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools will hold drive-in graduation ceremonies Aug. 5-6 at Ocean Gateway. Portland High School seniors will graduate at 6 p.m. Aug. 5. On Aug. 6, ceremonies will be held for Deering High School at 10 a.m. and Casco Bay High School at 6 p.m. Graduates, required to wear masks, may bring […]
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Sea Dogs offer ballpark food to go
PORTLAND — Hadlock Field may be closed as the 2020 Sea Dogs season continues to be indefinitely delayed due to the coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean fans’ favorite ballpark food is not available. Sea Dogs fans can order their favorite Sea Dog staples for both curbside pickup and delivery Monday through Friday through June 26. […]
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Portland Public Library begins phased reopening
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library this week began a phased approach to reopen the library, starting with making the book drop available again. Patrons can return the materials borrowed before the library closed in mid-March. The library is requiring all patrons and staff members who use the book drop to practice physical distancing and […]
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City polling locations could be consolidated for July 14 vote
City Clerk Kathy Jones said consolidation is needed because of a shortage of staffing due to the coronavirus pandemic.