The local land trust has invited the seven candidates who are running for two at-large seats on the City Council.
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.
South Portland approves 118-unit apartment complex, Dunkin’ Donuts proposal
Riverbrook Properties in the Brick Hill neighborhood will offer market-rate one- and two-bedroom units with patios or decks.
Recovery community in Greater Portland hit hard by overdose death
A leader of the Scarborough Police Department’s Operation HOPE loses her brother to ‘this unforgiving disease.’
South Portland plans forum on middle school project
The Maine State Board of Education decided in August that the aging Mahoney Middle School is eligible for state funding.
South Portland on track to ban ‘vaping’ in public parks and rec facilities
City officials say it’s difficult to stop people from using e-cigarettes because they’re not listed in the current tobacco-free parks ordinance.
Cape Elizabeth to hold public forum on town manager search
The Town Council is preparing to replace Mike McGovern, who is set to retire in December after 31 years on the job.
Twenty-three applicants seek South Portland city manager job
The City Council will meet Monday to discuss the next steps to be taken before filling the post in November.
Family renews effort to develop sprawling site on South Portland waterfront
The 40-acre site near Bug Light Park is where John Cacoulidis once proposed a massive hotel and convention center with a cable-car system across Portland Harbor.
South Portland post office starts renovation project
The retail service window was closed today to begin a six- to eight-week construction project.
Loss of two dances doesn’t sit well with some South Portland students
One says many students are being punished for the behavior of a few, while others note that dances are key fundraisers for the prom.