The children of Dr. Philip Thompson made the contribution to the Eastern Trail Alliance to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the state’s leading business organizations. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, immigration, education, transportation, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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Lone clue was key to identifying homeless man killed in South Portland tent fire
Driven by a desire to recognize the forgotten and bring closure to the victim’s family, police uncover a name and find Rodney Jewell’s relatives far to the north.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Eastpoint Christian Church opens arms in new location
The church’s much-bigger space in a former big-box store includes room for a growing congregation plus an auditorium, indoor soccer field, classrooms, 100-seat cafe and more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal judge puts hold on pipeline lawsuit against South Portland
Judge John Woodcock Jr. plans telephone conferences with Portland Pipe Line Corp. and city lawyers to clarify the court’s jurisdiction in the 2-year-old case.
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Scarborough council on track to approve 3.49% tax rate increase
The Town Council will hold a final public hearing and vote next week on an $84.4 million operating budget that would increase spending 4 percent.
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Knightville neighbors blast proposed ‘industrial-size complex’ for affordable housing
Residents of the South Portland neighborhood say the five-story, 48-unit project would be too large for the increasingly popular waterfront district.
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South Portland Historical Society pitches expansion plan
The nonprofit aims to kick off a fundraising campaign this fall and build an addition to accommodate larger exhibits, more visitors and lectures about the city’s shipbuilding past.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland welcomes food trucks on limited basis
Starting May 20, the popular rolling vendors can operate daily at Bug Light Park and the Wainwright Recreation Complex.
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Disaster averted for new ‘keeper’s cottage’ at Spring Point Light
A botched effort delays delivery of a new welcome center and gift shop built by students at Southern Maine Community College.
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Zoning changes near Maine Mall pave the way for residential projects
The South Portland City Council approves zoning amendments that would allow more than 500 housing units to be built on the west side of the city.