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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PublishedApril 29, 2020
Nationwide shortage of masks spurs Portland couple to action
Chet Jordan and Jessica Takatsuki-Jordan and their team of volunteers have the capability to make upwards of 800 masks a day.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Portland emergency order extended to May 18 with some tweaks
Workers who interact with the public must wear masks and nonessential businesses can now offer delivery and curbside pickup.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Council offers incentive to convert short-term rentals to year leases
In an effort to open up the rental market to those in need, up to 25 short-term rental owners in Portland would receive $1,000 if they lease their units for at least a year.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Portland OKs temporary licenses for marijuana testers
Nova Analytic Labs and ProVerde Laboratories could be among the first in the state to gain the licenses, a “critical component of adult use rollout.”
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PublishedApril 27, 2020
Early education group tackling childcare accessibility
Starting Strong’s Portland Works for Kids aims to find ways to make childcare more available and affordable.
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PublishedApril 23, 2020
Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Adult Ed grads working front lines of coronavirus response
Hundreds of students who have passed through Portland Adult Education’s doors on their way to jobs in health care and are the “unsung heroes” during the coronavirus pandemic, PAE says.
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PublishedApril 21, 2020
Portland eases restrictions on non-essential businesses
The City Council has changed direction after an email outcry from the business community.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Council OKs funding application for Portland Harbor dredge
PORTLAND — The City Council last week approved a $20 million federal grant application to fund a long-awaited dredging of sections of Portland Harbor. The $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant would pay for roughly two-thirds of the $30 million project, which will “provide safe and full tide access to berthing, loading […]
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Portland Public Library furloughs 24 employees
PORTLAND — Portland Public Library has temporarily furloughed 24 full- and part-time employees as a result of the library’s extended closure due to the ongoing public health pandemic. The furloughs are effective until May 30. Health and other benefits will be maintained during the furlough period. The library has retained 46 staff to provide the […]
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