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.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Three vie to represent West End, St. John/Valley sections of city
Democrats Michael Flaherty, Charles Skold and Barb Wood are seeking the Democratic nomination to run for House District 38.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
USM archive showcases community signs of support
An online exhibit has images of hundreds of local signs thanking front line workers, honoring graduates and teachers and showing support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inThe Forecaster
Some city offices to reopen next week
PORTLAND — City Hall remains closed to the public this week, but beginning June 8, the some offices will reopen for specific city business. The treasury office will be open by appointment only for auto and boat registration and excise and property tax payments. The city clerk’s office will process birth, death and marriage certificates […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Health organization gets $246,000 grant for telehealth services
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Health has been awarded $246,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to support telehealth services for COVID-19 treatment as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Greater Portland Health, which operates five facilities in Portland and South Portland as well as clinics in Portland high schools, will use this […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
End of year looks a little different for Portland students
PORTLAND — The 2019-2020 school year wrapped up early for most Portland Public Schools students. The year was suppose to end June 12, but ended May 29 for most students. Between now and June 12, instruction will be focused on students who need additional support to close out the school year. “Schools will transition to […]
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 inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
With bad tick year forecast, new solution will keep them at bay, creator says
This year ticks bearing disease will be out in force, experts say, and the owner of Wildwood Medicine says his leg wraps can repel them.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Memorial Day tribute
American Legion Harold T. Andrews Post No. 17 honors veterans with graveside flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Portland.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Detour needed for Deering’s Corner roundabout utility work
PORTLAND — Utility work as part of the Deering’s Corner roundabout project will begin Wednesday, May 27, at the intersection of Deering and Brighton avenues and Falmouth Street. Both legs of Falmouth Street at the intersection and the north leg of Deering Avenue will be closed. All traffic to and from the intersection from these […]