PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has canceled this summer’s St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event, held annually in mid-August to commemorate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Feast of Saint Rocco, “draws thousands of people to Federal Street for […]
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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No July 4 fireworks show this year in Portland
PORTLAND — The city has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but plans are in the works for a virtual type of celebration. City Manager Jon Jennings “was forced to make the decision because large social gatherings are not permitted and budget constraints preclude the city from covering the […]
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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.
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Portland may opt to combine three high school teams for next school year
The Board of Education will have a preliminary vote May 19 on establishing cooperative golf, track and swimming teams between Portland and Deering, with a final vote June 2.
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Portland Public Library keeps in touch with patrons, works on re-opening
The library has been closed since mid-March, but has been offering its books and programming virtually.
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Absentee ballots available in Portland for July 14 election
PORTLAND — City voters can now request absentee ballots for the July 14 state primary and school budget referendum election. “In light of COVID-19, we are encouraging people to use this service in order to vote during this election. Ballots must be received no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day,” the city said in […]
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Creative Portland disburses first round of artist relief funding
PORTLAND — Creative Portland has awarded $31,000 through its Portland Artist Relief Fund to artists impacted by the coronavirus. The fund was set up in March. “After fundraising $77,000 of the $50,000 goal, with the help of fellow artists, generous community patrons, anonymous philanthropists, and art lovers from the private, public and nonprofit sectors,” the […]
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Makerspace offers online instruction to public, unemployed workers
PORTLAND — Factory 3, a makerspace at 115 Saint James St., has transitioned its business model to move from a brick-and-mortar place where makers can create to a source of online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. In collaboration with technical experts, as well as local artists and artisans, Factory 3 is offering online courses in […]
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Virtual meetings set on Portland school construction
PORTLAND — The Portland community is invited to virtual community forums Wednesday, May 13, to learn about design progress on school construction projects at Longfellow, Presumpscot and Reiche elementary schools. The public will also be able to share their thoughts and visions for the schools. City voters in 2017 approved a $64 million to renovate […]
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Portland High School medical clinic to partially reopen
PORTLAND — The Greater Portland Health clinic at Portland High School will operate on Wednesdays beginning May 13 for well care and behavioral health appointments and emergency dental services. Call 874-2141 for an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to noon for dental care and 1 p.m. […]