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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PublishedMarch 1, 2021
Roadway improvements coming to Portland’s Elm Street
PORTLAND — Work on Elm Street is planned to repave and restripe the road and repair sections of sidewalk and curbing from Congress Street to Marginal Way. A meeting for the public to review the plans and offer feedback is set for Wednesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Those interested in attending or […]
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Emergency Management Agency seeks submissions for art contest
PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is looking for artwork for the cover of its regional hazard mitigation plan. Submissions of artwork, photographs, drawings or other 2D mediums can be realistic or abstract. Artists of any age are encouraged to enter. The purpose of the plan is to help municipality review its priorities […]
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Virtual Portland walk points out city’s early ties to slavery
“It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor,” a marine historian says.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Portland racial equity panel makes first recommendations
Recommendations include setting up a city racial equity department and giving more power to the citizens panel that reviews internal investigations at the police department.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Community conversation to focus on past, future of Portland’s Trolley Park
The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
City proposes changes in Old Port street closures
The recommendation includes barring traffic on Dana and Wharf streets and parts of Milk and Middle streets for a year, while leaving Exchange Street open to vehicles.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Rippleffect working to get kids outside this spring
The pandemic has meant Rippleffect’s Cow Island is off limits, forcing the Portland-based organization to shift its programming.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine Mariner honors healthcare workers with free tickets
PORTLAND — Nearly 200 healthcare workers and their family members will take in a Maine Mariners game for free next season as a thank you for their work throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For four days this February, fans visiting Mariners’ partner locations, including Jersey Mike’s, The Rink at Thompson’s Point, Nonesuch River Brewing and Portland […]
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Disc golf tee times added at Cross arena
PORTLAND — The Cross Insurance Arena has opened up four more dates for indoor disc golf, which proved popular during its debut at the arena last weekend. Tee times will be offered between 4-9 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 12, and between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 13. Arena staff teamed […]
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines to be available at Portland Expo next month
PORTLAND — Northern Light Mercy Hospital on March 2 will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to people over the age of 70 at the James Banks Sr. Exposition Building on Park Avenue. Appointments will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through a partnership with the city and the state. Community members over the age of 70 […]
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