PORTLAND — Wayside Food Programs has been named one of the three primary beneficiaries of this year’s Maine Marathon. Wayside will receive a $20,000 donation from the event, which is set for Oct. 4. “We are very excited for this new partnership and to witness the profound impact Maine Marathon’s support is going to have in fighting hunger and strengthening our community,” said […]
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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City sets curfew, closures to thwart threat of coronavirus
In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, public meetings and events have been canceled, schools and City Hall have been closed.
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Lease or build new? Scarborough weighs community center options
A committe has finished its work on recommendations for a new community center, but potential costs remain an obstacle.
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Plans underway to turn former roller rink into autobody shop
If plans are approved by the city, the former Happy Wheels building would be the new home for Back Bay Customs.
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Girl Scouts on mission for safe winter sidewalks
Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 1547 want the public to know that the safety of pedestrians are at risk when people fail to remove ice and snow from walkways,
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Schools could decide use of body cams next week
The agreement has further clarified the chain of custody of recordings and when the cameras can be used.
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City prepares for potential of coronavirus
The coronavirus has not impacted travel into or out of Portland, but has caused city and school officials to increase daily sanitizing.
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New Portland inn takes ‘gathering house’ approach
The Blind Tiger opened last month in an 1823 building that most recently housed The Danforth Inn.
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Emergency preparedness workshop planned in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — Members of the Scarborough Fire Department and Scarborough Public Library Director Nancy Crowell are teaming up to offer a free workshop on personal emergency preparedness. The event, held in collaboration with the Scarborough Adult Learning Center, will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17 in the Scarborough High School cafeteria. The […]
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Biden sees big margin among Cape, Scarborough voters
Residents in South Portland buck the state-wide trend, voting for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.