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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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Singing officer tweaks ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’
Officer Jeremy Turner rewrites and sings the lyrics of “12 Days of Christmas” with a focus on law enforcement.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Homeless shelter decisions pushed off until February
PORTLAND — The City Council has delayed again a decision on policy goals for the new homeless shelter that will be built on Riverside Street. The council Dec. 17 tabled the decision until Feb. 3 so it can hold a workshop on the topic at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at City Hall. In November, the […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
Scarborough Terrace honors longtime animal lover
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and one of its dedicated volunteers are this year’s award recipients.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
Restoration, upgrades in works for Western Prom
The parks commission and historic preservation board will review a draft plan Jan. 22.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
Portland Housing Authority gets $1.2M in tax credits for two projects
Revenue from the tax credits will be used for the redevelopment of Front Street and the renovation of Washington Gardens.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
Barron Center reopens short-term skilled care unit
PORTLAND — The Barron Center on Brighton Avenue has reopened its short-term skilled nursing unit after being closed for two years. The unit, named for Dr. Benjamin Zolov, offers private rooms with 24-hour licensed nursing support and is near Barron Center’s rehabilitation gym. “We are thrilled to be reopening the skilled unit at this time, […]
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
City struggles to house latest group of asylum seekers
Since Nov. 18, 188 new arrivals have no where to go during daytime hours.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Greyhound’s Portland bus station building up for sale
The bus company says it is too early to say if the station will remain at the corner of Congress and St. John streets after the sale, but The Boulos Company says the site has a lot of potential.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
City looks to fill board, committee vacancies
PORTLAND — The City Clerk’s Office is looking for applicants to fill several vacancies on city boards and committees. Needed are one member of the Board of Assessment Review, two resident members of the Pesticide Management Advisory Committee, two members of the Planning Board and three members of the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee. The city […]
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Family ties run strong in Scarborough hockey programs
The Scarborough hockey program features 18 players who have a sibling who is also playing in the program.
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