Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, leads a group of Mainers seeking federal support to address challenges facing Maine, the oldest state.
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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Hospice of Southern Maine plans new headquarters
The nonprofit will launch a campaign to raise $5.5 million for the project on Route 1 in Scarborough.
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UMaine-Machias president to step down in December
Cynthia Huggins’ retirement is one of several major leadership changes recently announced by system Chancellor James Page.
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Surprise phone call: LePage in support of initiatives for Maine seniors
Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves appear to be aligned on the KeepME Home proposal.
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Initiatives aim to aid Maine seniors, including borrowing to build housing
KeepME Home initiatives call for creating aging-friendly communities that offer affordable, energy-efficient senior housing, accessible home care and better-paying jobs.
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Maine House speaker plans measures to help seniors keep their homes
Rep. Mark Eves will announce bills that call for affordable housing for seniors in every part of the state.
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Portland’s municipal finance director tapped for school post
Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk has named Ellen Sanborn to become chief financial officer of Maine’s largest school district – a post she knows something about.
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Maine hospital official to testify before Senate on admitting practices
A St. Mary’s Health System vice president will offer testimony relating to Medicare reimbursement.
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Maine panel to consider response to ocean acidification
The commission formed by the Legislature will hold its first meeting Friday at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole.
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Maine seniors, low-income residents to get bigger tax credit
The increased Property Tax Fairness Credit, approved by lawmakers this year, takes effect Friday.