The old building’s many problems help propel the $39 million plan to a ‘tremendous victory.’
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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Election: Challenger defeats mayor in Biddeford
Alan Casavant, not a racino supporter, ousts Joanne Twomey, who pushed for it.
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Scarborough voters approve $39 million school project
Unofficial results of the vote are 4,792 in favor and 2,784 opposed.
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Casavant declares victory in Biddeford mayoral race
BIDDEFORD — In the race for Biddeford mayor, state Rep. Alan Casavant has declared victory over incumbent Mayor Joanne Twomey, based on early ward results showing he received 62 percent of the vote. According to unofficial results released by City Clerk Carmen Morris, Casavant received 4,165 votes to Twomey’s 2,504, with 30 write-ins.for other […]
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Yarmouth agency drops site for senior housing
After residents oppose the plan, officials decide to look for an alternate location for the complex.
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Sanford mill redevelopment project moves ahead
Building No. 1 of the former mill would include 36 apartments and 22,000 square feet of office, retail or restaurant space.
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Falmouth approves Walmart expansion
The retailer plans to increase the store from 92,000 to 124,000 square feet, adding a grocery section, garden center and pharmacy.
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Freeport soccer complex fails to get board’s OK
Many residents fear a zoning change would open the door to other less-desirable projects.
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Sanford grants new licenses to caterer who hosted sex parties
The Town Council divides on the issue, and the caterer apologizes for making a ‘monumental business error.’
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Scarborough voters face decision on new school
The building committee chairman compares the issue to repairing an old vehicle, or buying new.