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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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Casco Bay Lines makes more cuts to ferry service
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Lines has made another reduction in its ferry schedule in light of the city’s stay at home emergency order issued to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The altered schedule can be found on the schedule page of the Casco Bay Lines’ website and is available on the vessels. It is […]
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PublishedMarch 23, 2020
Public transit eliminates fares, reduces hours
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, South Portland Bus Service and the Regional Transportation Program have suspended fares and cut back on some service in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Bus fares have been suspended to eliminate the cross-handling of cash and paper receipts between bus drivers and passengers in […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Interest high to replace three longtime Portland state reps
Reps. Richard Farnsworth, Erik Jorgensen and Matt Moonen have been termed out and cannot seek re-election.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
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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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Longtime Voice of the Sea Dogs moving up
Radio broadcaster Mike Antonellis is taking a broadcasting job for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Portland Water District assures customers water is safe
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District assures its customers that water from the tap is safe to drink during the coronavirous pandemic. The district uses dual water treatment, ozone and ultraviolet light to kill pathogerns and inactive viruses. COVID-19, which is caused by the virus, is primarily spread through close contact between people or infected […]
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Students find inspiration in People of Portland
A Casco Bay High School performance ends the juniors’ months-long exploration of the real-life stories of resilient residents.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Portland early reader program expands outreach
Starting Strong’s Talking is Teaching campaign is being expanded to South Portland and Westbrook.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
City curfew in place to combat virus
Food and take-home instruction is being provided to Portland students while schools are closed between now and March 30.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Portland Rising, new professional ultimate Frisbee team announces roster
PORTLAND — Portland Rising, a new all-women professional Ultimate Frisbee team, has officially set the roster for the 2020 season. Twenty seven women, including eight who have earned medals on USA National Teams at the World Championships and 14 who have earned titles at National Club Championships or College Championships, are on the roster. Local […]
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