The Maine senator has promoted aging issues in her committee roles in Washington.
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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Scarborough River dredging to benefit boaters, bathers, birds
Officials laud an Indiana contractor for picking up where a prior operator fell short.
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Cape Elizabeth land trust approves new leash, biking rules
A revised public access plan for Robinson Woods will have a one-year trial period.
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South Portland seeks dismissal of suit challenging ban on oil loading in harbor
It argues that Portland Pipe Line can’t claim damages when it says it has no plans to move tar sands crude from Canada to the city’s waterfront.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland High faculty approves new Pledge of Allegiance procedure
The approval ends several months of controversy over an effort by three students to make it clear that participation in the pledge is optional under the law.
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For seniors, a high-end boom in Maine rental housing
But as affordable options lag far behind, the surge stands in stark contrast to the dire need for subsidized units in Maine.
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South Portland gets discount from law firm to defend oil ordinance
A Boston law firm gives the city a 10 percent break to fight Portland Pipe Line’s lawsuit.
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Scarborough praised but warned for efforts to protect plovers
A federal wildlife official says new signs and rules likely won’t keep unleashed dogs from chasing the birds.
Posted inFood, News
Tony’s Donut Shop closes in South Portland, plans to expand in Portland
Owner Rick Fournier also plans to develop a new product line – cookies – at the original family business in Portland.
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South Portland students make pledge policy plea to faculty leaders
The three seniors want South Portland High School’s faculty leadership team to adopt a written policy to make it clear that participating in the daily Pledge of Allegiance is optional under the law.