The proposal would allow dogs to remain off-leash only during select times August through March.
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 Police Logs: July 24
7/14 at 12:44 a.m. Mohamed H. Noh, 24, of Sanford, was arrested on Cumberland Avenue by Officer Matthew Burnell on charges of failure to stop for a police officer and operating while under the influence. 7/14 at 2:31 a.m. Raymond L. Gagnon, 59, of Portland, was arrested on Canco Road by Officer Samuel Coyne on […]
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Sculptor selected for Portland roundabout art
PORTLAND — On a recommendation from the Roundabout Art Selection Committee, the Portland Public Art Committee on July 17 chose sculptor Mark Pettegrow’s “Passing the Torch” for the roundabout planned at the intersection of Brighton Avenue, Falmouth Street and Deering Avenue. “The artwork potentially highlights this location as a gateway to Portland and the importance […]
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Self-watering flowerpots arrive in downtown Portland
PORTLAND — Through a partnership between Portland Downtown and the city’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department, there are now 40 new self-watering flowerpots along Congress Street. According to Portland Downtown, “the new self-watering planters have a water reservoir, which will reduce maintenance, and the lighter materials will enable the planters to be stored in the […]
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National Alzheimer’s conference set for Portland
PORTLAND — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is bringing its national Educating America Tour to the city on Aug. 6. The free Alzheimer’s and caregiver educational conference will be held at the Portland Regency Hotel on Milk Street from 9 a.m-12:30 p.m. The conference, according to the foundation, “is designed to connect people with information […]
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Portland planning director moving on to higher education
Jeff Levine will join the faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Portland gives owners of large buildings more time to report energy use
Owners of 200 buildings have until May 2020 to provide information to the city.
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Portland tackles permanent housing, education for asylum-seekers
Five families have moved to Brunswick Landing.
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Portland Buy Local seeks louder voice in public policy
The organization wants to be an advocate for the city’s independent businesses on issues like parking and land use.
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Portland police investigate Rite Aid robbery
PORTLAND — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person who robbed Rite Aid Pharmacy at 290 Congress St. just after 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. According to a Police Department press release, “a man approached the pharmacist and handed him a note demanding drugs. He fled after being given an undisclosed quantity […]