207 Taxi’s license ran out at the end of April, but it continued to dispatch cabs to Portland International Jetport and other destinations in Greater Portland.
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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Frances Perkins Center designation adds a new draw to Damariscotta region
The family homestead of the first woman Cabinet member became a national monument on Monday.
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
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Taco Trio moving back to old location in South Portland
The Mexican restaurant will start serving food at 119 Ocean St. in January.
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Avelo Airlines launches flights between Portland, New Haven
It is the low-cost carrier’s first Maine route.
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National hospice companies fight over Maine territory in noncompete lawsuit
Atlanta-based Gentiva Hospice claims Utah-based Bristol Hospice set up a competing operation in the Bangor area with help from a registered nurse administrator who previously worked for Gentiva.
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Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
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Abyssinian Meeting House needs $700,000 more to complete restoration
Costs have risen to $2.6 million since the historic Black church and northern hub of the Underground Railroad was awarded $1.7 million in federal funds.
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Proposal to add parking at Portland jetport delayed two more months
The Portland Planning Board tabled its deliberations Tuesday night, giving airport officials additional time to address environmental concerns.
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Portland jetport will be especially busy this Thanksgiving
The Maine Turnpike is also expected to be busier than it was this time last year.