The draft ordinance must go before the town council.
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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Grant buys firefighters 50 pairs of new boots
PORTLAND — Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded a $20,950 grant to the Portland Fire Department for the purchase of 50 pairs of Globe Firefighting Boots. “This grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is greatly appreciated, it will allow us to provide top quality firefighting footwear to our members” Fire Chief Keith Gautreau […]
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Police body cams issue-free in South Portland schools
As officials in Portland negotiate the use of body cameras in city schools, South Portland reports smooth sailing with a similar program there.
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Council postpones vote on shelter recommendations
The council will hold a workshop on how to operate the new Riverside Street homeless shelter in the coming weeks before taking the matter back up Dec. 16.
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Shalom House moves forward with plan for new residence
The Portland Planning Board has approved the conversion of a large, historic house at 30 Mellen St. into housing for those with mental illnesses.
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Community support needed to bridge student achievement gap, chairman says
In the annual State of the Schools address, Roberto Rodriguez says Portland residents need to rally to support the needs of minority and low-income students.
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Community’s input on school reconstruction up for review
An advisory committee will meet Thursday, Nov. 21, to go over the feedback and how to incorporate the ideas as it begins cost estimate and design discussions for three Portland elementary schools.
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City to test extended hours in treasury office
PORTLAND — The Treasury Office will stay open until 6:30 p.m. two times a month now through March. The city will track transactions during the test period at the office, which processes vehicle and boat registrations and collects property taxes and stormwater payments. The extended hours may be increased if there proves to be a […]