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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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Vaccine clinics this week at Becky’s Diner
MaineHealth will is offering smaller, targeted COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Portland area beginning this week at Becky’s Diner on Commercial Street in Portland on Wednesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 3. Everyone who gets vaccinated at the clinics between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive a $15 gift certificate to Becky’s Diner. Portland […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Portland seeks operator for bike-share program
The city is seeking a company interested in running a bike-share program in Portland, with a desired launch date of June 2022. It is seeking proposals from those qualified to provide a program design and marketing, operation and maintenance for the program. Goals for the bike-share program, according to the city, include promoting bicycling as […]
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Preble Street assumes operations of two temporary shelters in Lewiston
Preble Street last month took over operations of the 44-bed quarantine and temporary wellness shelters in Lewiston that had been run by Community Concepts Inc. since early last year. “The critically important role of emergency shelters has never been more evident than over the last year,” said Preble Street Executive Director Mark Swann. “CCI staff […]
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
It’s almost time to count the loons
The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples’ Long Lake.
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
Portland Schools hope to have new police policies in place in fall
The district has been reviewing and revising school rules that relate to police involvement since it ended the school resource officer program last year.
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PublishedMay 26, 2021
Three set sights on Raymond Board of Selectmen seat
Joseph Bruno, Dana Desjardins and Abigail Geer are running for a three-year term on the Raymond select board.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Portland legislator pushes for Portland-Lewiston rail service
The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Ben Chipman, is set to be taken up Tuesday by the joint transportation committee.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Referendum won’t impact homeless center plan, Portland officials say
The housing and economic development committee recommends moving forward with Developers Collaborative and hopes to get the project approved before any potential limits on shelter sizes would go into effect.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Portland Bach Experience kicks off 10 days of classical performances
After canceling last June’s festival because of the pandemic, Portland Bach Experience returns this year with 10 days of classical music events. The festival runs from June 11-20 and features a dozen virtual and live concerts at locations in Portland, Sanford and Brunswick. It kicks off at 3 p.m. June 11 in Portland with “A Midsummer […]
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