PORTLAND — The city’s Water Resources Division and the Portland Water District are collecting public feedback to better understand the needs and priorities pertaining to water resources. Portland’s Water Resources Division provides wastewater collection and stormwater management, while the Portland Water District provides safe drinking water, and wastewater collection and treatment. The Water Resources Division […]
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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First debate set for Portland mayoral, council candidates
PORTLAND — The first 2019 Portland Candidates Forum, which will feature candidates for Portland mayor and City Council District 3, will be held 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, 1342 Congress St. The event will begin with a debate between District 3 City Council candidates Tae Chong, Andrew Graham, […]
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Grant program open for new and expanding Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city has launched another round of its Business Assistance Program for Job Creation. The program provides matching grants to Portland businesses for the creation of jobs for low-to-moderate-income individuals and other business expenses. According to a release from the city, “it is anticipated that the BAP budget of almost $200,000 in grant […]
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Hospice of Southern Maine to light up Deering Oaks
PORTLAND — Hospice of Southern Maine will host its annual Twilight in the Park remembrance event Saturday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Deering Oaks Park. During the free event, thousands of luminarias memorializing loved ones will illuminate Deering Oaks in a “warm glow of love, celebration and remembrance,” according to HSM. “Twilight in the […]
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New coalition formed to protect fishing heritage
PORTLAND — A group of residents working to ensure continued access to Maine’s oceans for the state’s lobstermen and fishermen has formed a new coalition called Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage. The group has been advocating for lobstermen who are losing fishing grounds to aquaculture leases in some parts of the state. “This group is asking […]
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Portland Police Beat: Sept. 11
9/2 at 12:32 a.m. Thomas G. McDonough, 21, of Portland, was arrested on Commercial Street by Officer Jason Nadeau on charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. 9/2 at 12:10 p.m. Carissa S. Wright, 24, of Portland, was arrested on Cedar Street by Officer William Stratis on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. […]
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Portland’s Trail to Ale celebrates 20th anniversary
The event has raised $250,000 to expand, improve trails across greater Portland.
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Portland police investigating unexplained death
PORTLAND – Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Portland man who was discovered semi-conscious just before 2 a.m. Sept. 6 near 87 Free St. by workers collecting trash. Police say the workers began performing CPR after calling 911 for assistance. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but they were unsuccessful. His body will […]
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Tables turning in Portland’s restaurant scene
As several iconic spots close, other restaurants on verge of expanding, locating in the city
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Affordable housing projects get financial boost from city
The City Council awards $1 million for projects on Boyd, Middle and State streets.