PORTLAND — Graduation ceremonies will be rescheduled from June to early August for the class of 2020 at Casco Bay, Deering and Portland high schools, and fourth quarter grading will be changed for all Portland students because of the remote learning system in place. “We’ve surveyed our high school seniors and they indicated overwhelmingly that […]
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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Coronavirus spurs ‘revolution’ in Portland-area real estate industry
New sales practices have been put in place as the number of houses on the market drops.
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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.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Program aims to meet challenges of distance learning for visually impaired
Teachers with Catholic Charities’ Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children have been using a combination technology and specialized equipment to help their students with at-home learning.
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Free lead tests for gardeners in four high-risk areas of city
The Cumberland County Water & Water Conservation District is providing free kits to residents of Bayside, East Bayside, Parkside and the West End.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
USM students engineering designs for mass produced face shield
The effort has already produced 20 prototype shields so far, but current materials could yield another 50-100 for hospitals near or far.
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Co-principal approach continues at Deering High School
Abdullahi Ahmed and Alyson Dame have been hired permanently as Deering High School’s co-principals.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Locker Project joins city schools’ effort to feed students
PORTLAND — The Locker Project will supplement the free breakfasts and lunches the Portland school district is providing while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The district’s Food Service Department provides free breakfasts and lunches to students 18 and younger Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. That effort will be supplemented […]
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Downeaster service temporarily suspended
PORTLAND — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has temporarily suspended Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service. The suspension will remain in effect through at least April 30 when the governor’s emergency declaration related to the coronavirus outbreak is set to expire. “The railroad tracks are still active. Freight trains will continue to operate, as […]
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Portland looking for shopping volunteers for elderly
PORTLAND — The city’s Office of Elder Affairs is starting a temporary volunteer service to provide grocery shopping and food delivery to elderly residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Portland residents 65 or older who are unable to go to a grocery store or food pantry and have no family or friends able to help are […]