Michael Kelley

The Forecaster

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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Published
May 30, 2019

Together Days set for this weekend

WESTBROOK — As May winds down, that can only mean one thing: it is time again for the Westbrook community to come together for its annual Westbrook Together Days. For the last 40 years, the festival has been bringing together families and friends for a weekend of food, rides and entertainment. “Because it is the 40th, we […]
Published
May 30, 2019

Legion celebrates 100th birthday with new sign

WESTBROOK — A special 100th birthday present for the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post #62 was unveiled Monday as part of the city’s Memorial Day ceremonies. The new sign, honoring the centennial, was designed by students in the Westbrook High School art program and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center building trades program and adorns the back […]
Published
May 30, 2019

School referendum set for June 11 in Westbrook

WESTBROOK — Voters will be heading to the polls Tuesday, June 11 to vote on two items: whether they support the school budget and whether they want to continue voting for the budget through a referendum. The $40.3 million fiscal year 2020 school budget was approved by the school committee May 10 and by the city […]
Published
May 29, 2019

WHS graduate seeks career in public safety

WESTBROOK — Westbrook High School senior Mackenzie Bickford’s goal in life after high school is simple: she wants to help people. “I love to help people. It makes me feel good,” said Bickford, one of the 160 seniors set to graduate Saturday, June 8 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. For the last two years, while most […]
Published
May 28, 2019

Proposed Dunkin’ site could solve traffic issue on Bridgton Road

WESTBROOK — A local Dunkin’ franchisee is confident once a store he is proposing at the corner of Methodist and Bridgton roads is built, it will not only caffeinate the residents of the Highland Lake/Duck Pond area, it will also improve the traffic issues that have plagued the area. Through ESW Realty LLC, a subsidy of The […]
Published
May 28, 2019

New Westbrook concert venue rocks far, wide

WESTBROOK — After receiving noise complaints from across the city and Portland about the first concert at Rock Row’s Maine Savings Pavilion on Sunday, organizers said they will try to make changes before the next show on June 15. “We are working with the city of Westbrook and Waterfront concerts to make adjustments based on your […]
Published
May 28, 2019

New Westbrook concert venue rocks far, wide

WESTBROOK — After receiving noise complaints from across the city and Portland about the first concert at Rock Row’s Maine Savings Pavilion on Sunday, organizers said they will try to make changes before the next show on June 15. “We are working with the city of Westbrook and Waterfront concerts to make adjustments based on your […]
Published
May 28, 2019

Portland’s ecomaine disputes report on lead pollution

PORTLAND — A report disputed by ecomaine suggests people within a 3-mile radius of the company’s incinerator on Blueberry Road are at an increased health risk due to the amount of lead emitted by the waste-to-energy plant. Municipalities within the 3-mile radius include Portland, Westbrook, South Portland and Scarborough. According to the Tishman Environment and Design […]
Published
May 28, 2019

Portland narrows search to 3 candidates for police chief

PORTLAND — The city narrowed its search for a new police chief to three candidates, including the individual who now holds the position in an interim capacity and one who has more than 30 years in law enforcement across the Fore River. The finalists in the nationwide search are interim Chief Vern Malloch, South Portland Police […]
Published
May 23, 2019

Westbrook buying Sappi land for River Walk

WESTBROOK — The city has decided to buy land from Sappi North America, Inc., to expand the city’s River Walk. On Monday, the city council approved purchasing a tract of land on the northern side of the Presumpscot River between Bridge Street and the Black (railroad) Bridge and the island in the middle of the Presumpscot […]