The threats were reported Saturday night in Scarborough, Biddeford, Falmouth, Windham, Waterville and other communities, but no bombs were found, authorities say.
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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Salvage team raises fishing boat that sank off Stonington
Divers used air-filled devices to refloat the 42-foot Marley Gabriela before it was towed to Billings Diesel & Marine.
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Posted inHealth, News
New Medicare rule promotes end-of-life talks between doctors and patients
Physicians will be allowed to bill Medicare for discussing terminal diagnoses, hospice care and other issues, to give patients better control over their last months.
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South Portland to host training session on Freedom of Access Act
The City Council’s conduct came under scrutiny after one member sent emails about a controversial proposal to the entire body, potentially violating open-meeting requirements.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two New York men arrested in Bangor slaying
Another man was injured in the shooting, and the two suspects were charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault, police say.
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Knightville residents press South Portland officials for action on controversial one-way
Engineers are drawing up several one-way and two-way traffic options for the disputed area of Ocean Street and surrounding streets.
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Salvation Army increases goal for Portland’s red kettle campaign
The Portland agency served more than 7,000 people in 2014, providing food, housing and other support to individuals, families, seniors, veterans and abuse victims.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gas supplier with plan for Rigby Yard emphasizes safety measures
NGL provides a peek at its practices in Portland and says its safety record shows fears of a propane depot in South Portland are unfounded.
Posted inMaine, News, Real Estate
Landlord’s perspective: Raising prices is fair, but renters should get their money’s worth
Mike Drinan stands outside one of his South Portland apartment buildings. Drinan, who lives in Cape Elizabeth, owns several apartment buildings in Portland and South Portland, and his company manages house, condominium and apartment rentals for other property owners. “This business isn’t for the faint of heart,” he said. “You have to make sure everything […]
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Tenants’ perspective: Sudden ouster, desperate search, hope to avoid a repeat
Story by Kelley Bouchard/ Staff Writer Photos by Whitney Hayward/ Staff Photographer C hris and Jessie Kessler know just how precious apartments have become in the Mill Creek and Knightville neighborhoods, just across the Fore River from downtown Portland. After living in a Cottage Street rental for four years, the Kesslers received notice in July […]
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