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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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Falafel Mafia brothers look to Monument Way for non-mobile eatery
Dylan and Cameron Gardner plan to open a Middle Eastern-inspired sit-down restaurant at One Monument Way late next month.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
Portland Police Logs: Oct. 30
Arrests 10/21 at 1:45 a.m. Nicholis R. Brough, 29, of Casco, was arrested on Bramhall Street by Officer Alexander Joyce on two counts of assault and two counts of violation of conditional release. 10/21 at 2:32 a.m. Abdihamit Ali, 20, of Portland, was arrested on Fore Street by Officer Kyle McIlwaine on a charge of […]
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
PMA’s purchase to bring new era to historical site
The 189-year-old building, which has served as a theater, church, chamber of commerce and children’s museum has been purchased by Portland Museum of Art.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Portland Housing Authority on brink of leadership transition
Deputy Director Cheryl Sessions will replace longtime Executive Director Mark Adelson on Nov. 15.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Curbside leaf pickup begins in city next week
PORTLAND — The city’s curbside pickup of leaves and yard waste returns between Oct. 28 and Nov. 22. Leaves and yard waste must be left in the large, paper biodegradable bags that are available at most hardware stores. The bags can be placed on the curb, but may not always be picked up with typical […]
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Council bans plastic straws, designates five historic structures on Forest Ave.
The ban on plastic straws would take full effect in January 2021.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Portland High School placed on lockdown after gun report
PORTLAND — Portland High School was placed on lockdown for less than an hour Tuesday, Oct. 22, after the Portland Regional Communication Center received a 911 call reporting there was someone in the school with a gun. The school resource officer put school into lockdown at 10:20 a.m., police said. The school was reopened at […]
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Early voting underway for city’s Nov. 5 election
The ballot includes contested races for District 3 city councilor, mayor, Casco Bay Lines representative and District 3 School Board.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Portland Police identify person of interest in indecent exposure incidents
PORTLAND — Tyler Malmstrom, 28, of Sebago, was arrested Oct. 15 on Forest Avenue in connection with an indecent exposure incident and hit and run accident in the city the week before. Malmstrom was charged with operating after suspension and theft by receiving stolen property. The license plate attached to his 2004 Chevrolet pickup had […]
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Ranked choice charter amendment recommended for city’s March ballot
PORTLAND — The City Council’s Legislative Committee voted unanimously, 3-0, at its Oct. 15 meeting to recommend the City Council send out the ranked choice voting charter amendment to the voters at the primary election in March 2020. A final vote and public hearing is scheduled for the City Council’s Nov. 18 meeting. Fair Elections […]
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