Residents, however, argue more needs to be done to increase affordable housing in the city and area.
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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Portland seeks this year’s Christmas tree
PORTLAND — Portland Downtown and the city are seeking the next “perfect tree” to grace Monument Square. The tree will be illuminated on Friday, Nov. 29, officially kicking off the holiday season downtown. Last year’s tree was donated by the South Portland Fire Department. An ideal tree would be located in the greater Portland area […]
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Terrain Biennial art exhibit comes to area
PORTLAND — Terrain Biennial, an exhibition of site-specific art made for front yards, balconies, windows and porches, comes to the city this fall. “The intent is to repurpose private spaces into public spaces in order to foster dialogue between neighbors, and provide opportunities for artists and viewers alike to experience new perspectives,” said Brendan Shea, […]
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Portland Police Logs: Oct. 2
9/23 at 12:59 a.m. Hamida Suja, 33, of Portland, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Zachary Theriault on a charge of operating under the influence. 9/23 at 1:52 a.m. Caitlin A. Morgan, 35, of Lewiston, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Kevin Nielsen on charges of operating after suspension, operating under the influence […]
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Casco Bay Lines opts not to change ferry schedules – yet
A proposal to change the Peaks Island ferry schedule has failed and decision to change ferry schedules to other islands delayed until later this month.
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Latest round of CDBG funding process begins in Portland
PORTLAND — The next round of funding for the federal Community Development Block Grant program, designed to help nonprofit organizations start or expand programs that serve the needs of low-income residents, will be available beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9. A mandatory meeting for potential applicants will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Room […]
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Mixed-use project in West Bayside breaks ground
PORTLAND — A Portland-based developer broke ground last week on Furman Block, a mixed-use building featuring street-level artists’ studios and gallery space, along with 51 mixed-income, age 55+ apartments above. The building will be built on a former gravel lot that Public Works had used for parking at the corner of Kennebec and Parris streets. […]
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School district approves Portland teachers contract
PORTLAND — The School Board approved a new, three-year contract with the teachers union at its Sept. 24 meeting. The vote confirms a tentative agreement reached this past summer. Highlights of the contract include a 1% increase in salary the first year and a 2.5% increase in the second and third years, among other provisions. […]
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Art exchange program bridges gap between U.S. and Japan
Artists from the Portland area will travel to Japan this month for the first time to launch the latest Maine-Aomori Printmaking Society exhibition.
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Greater Portland Landmarks announces 2019 Places in Peril
Fire stations, two USM buildings and historic coastal structures make the list, but not without some pushback.