Michael Kelley has been 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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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Casco Bay Bridge gets aesthetic additions
Touches of art been added to the bridge as part of a project to update its aging light poles.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Maine couple helping Portland’s homeless one burrito at a time
The PLC Street Team, a ministry of Portland Life Center, aims to spread hope and love through food and prayer.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Children’s Museum celebrates young new citizens
The Oct. 31 ceremony involved 15 children from seven countries.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2019
PATHS gives students an early lock on cybersecurity
A new course, the first of its kind in the state, teaches the fundamentals and examines the roles of computer security specialists.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Citing higher rents, Bayside Village residents fight renovation plan
Port Property Management, which is set to close this week on a building that houses affordable units, says it will work with tenants to meet their needs.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
Portland police investigating unexplained death
PORTLAND – Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Portland man who was discovered semi-conscious just before 2 a.m. Sept. 6 near 87 Free St. by workers collecting trash. Police say the workers began performing CPR after calling 911 for assistance. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but they were unsuccessful. His body will […]
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Tables turning in Portland’s restaurant scene
As several iconic spots close, other restaurants on verge of expanding, locating in the city
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence
PORTLAND — Through These Doors has received close to $450,000 to help individuals move on after domestic violence. The money from Office of Violence Against Women’s Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program will priovide funding for Through These Doors to provide residences for 10 survivors and their families in private housing units. “The non-profit will collaborate […]
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
India Street hotel breaks ground in Portland
The mixed-use project will also include an office building, pharmacy and distribution space, three residential buildings and a parking garage.