Councilors say they can negotiate the best deal if talks are kept private.
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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Falmouth school reuse proposals to be kept secret
Councilors weigh the public’s right to know against their desire to negotiate the best deal.
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The marine terminal site is being reconstructed in a $5 million project to quadruple its capacity
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Historic group, new goals
The Portland Club, already different than when it was founded, is retooling as it completes its 125th year.
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Falmouth retargeting Route 1 as ‘downtown’
Some question the new zoning plan, fearing traffic jams and a negative effect on businesses.
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The Town Council will discuss whether proposals for the properties can be negotiated in secret.
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DEP restores director to southern office
Jim Dusch lives in North Yarmouth and has worked at the agency for more than a decade.
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Keeping the lights onin a down economy
Wary of bankruptcy, Nick Harding closed his store, sold his home and found a new location to breathe fresh life into his business.
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Freeport town manager to retire after 30 years
Town councilors will consult with executive “headhunters” before settling on a search process to find Dale Olmstead’s replacement.