Medical school faculty members and health care providers need to know more about palliative and hospice care as demand continues to rise, she says.
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.
Hundreds will attend summit on aging in Augusta
The third annual event will highlight innovative strategies that individuals, organizations and communities are using to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Porch fire badly damages two-story house in Windham
The fire is blamed on improperly discarded smoking materials.
Nebraska company starts building luxury 55-plus complex near Maine Mall
Sable Lodge will have a pharmacy, bank, hairdresser, gift shop, health club, movie theater and two restaurants offering 24-hour casual or fine dining.
South Portland coalition gets federal grant to fight youth drug, alcohol use
SoPo Unite: All Ages All In will use the $625,000 for strategies involving police, schools, students and parents.
Two-week nighttime water main work on Ocean Street in South Portland starts Monday
The monthlong project in front of Mahoney Middle School will include lane closures, so motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Fitzgerald resigns from South Portland school board
The City Council will appoint a District 5 resident to fill the post for the year remaining in Tappan Fitzgerald’s term.
Cape Elizabeth municipal ballot is set for November elections
Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Town Council.
Scarborough ballot is set for Nov. 8 municipal elections
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Town Council.
South Portland rolls out plan to promote pesticide ordinance
City officials believe an outreach and education campaign will encourage compliance, but they hope most residents won’t need convincing.