Portland Community Squash becomes the 25th program in the world to be affiliated with Squash Education and Alliance.
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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Citing higher rents, Bayside Village residents fight renovation plan
Port Property Management, which is set to close this week on a building that houses affordable units, says it will work with tenants to meet their needs.
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Island residents vow to continue secession push
After a petition to start the secession process failed, Great Diamond Island residents are exploring two options.
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Historic designation process along Forest Avenue halted
The council will decide how to handle the historic designation of 17 properties at its Oct. 21 meeting.
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City, YMCA team up to celebrate diversity in community
Welcoming Week includes dance performances, a food truck night, dance party and a naturalization ceremony.
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City and DEP team up to monitor air quality on West End
The additional air quality monitor is part of Portland’s smart cities effort and climate action planning work.
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Munjoy Hill Homecoming coming Sept. 28
PORTLAND — The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization will host Munjoy Hill Homecoming, a family-friendly celebration, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Fort Sumner Park on North Street. The event, open to the public, will feature live music; crafts for children; walking tours; field games; an architectural scavenger hunt; Munjoy Hill trivia; a booth […]
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Webcam offers 24/7 views of Peaks Island
PORTLAND — EarthCam is bringing the beauty of Peaks Island to people around the world through its newest live streaming webcam. EarthCam and the Island Lobster Company have teamed up to mount a camera on the deck of the Island Avenue restaurant, allowing the public to enjoy views of the activity at Casco Bay and watch […]
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‘Santa Maria’ sails into Portland Harbor
PORTLAND — A newly constructed replica of one of the most famous ships in history will be arriving at the Maine Wharf in downtown Portland on Sept. 18. The Nao Santa Maria will be greeted with a welcome ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, and daily tours will run from Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22. […]
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For whom the bell tolls: Deering Center Community Church
The Deering Center Community Church bell tower has been losing granite stones since 2013.