Foley’s Bakery, the former Congress Street establishment that was known for its glistening fruit tarts, quarter-pound cookies and multi-layered mousse cakes, is re-opening next month in a storefront on Monument Square, after a nine-year hiatus.
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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Casco Bay juniors make headlines in Biloxi
The students are in Mississippi building homes and restoring wetlands in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill.
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Ecomaine to host drug collection on April 30
Public officials advise against flushing drugs down the toilet because it’s not safe for drinking water supplies and wildlife.
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Freeport to spend $2.3M on fields, trails
A recreational complex off Hunter Road would include playing fields, trails for running, biking and cross-country skiing, and a lodge.
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Accreditation team wraps up USM visit
A decision is expected this fall. The university was last reviewed 10 years ago, when it received full accreditation.
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Grants to help finish college now available in Maine
The Accelerate ME program offered by three community schools hopes to increase state graduation rates.
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Sen. Collins wins children’s advocacy award
The award recognizes her support for federal matching funds to states that offer health insurance to families with children.
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Linda Greenlaw to speak at USM graduation
The best-selling author and swordfishing captain will receive an honorary doctorate for her contribution to the cultural heritage of Maine.
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Education chief takes ‘listening tour’ to York County
Commissioner Stephen Bowen gets high marks for talking with students and faculty before attending a public forum.
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Deals on wheels at bike swap
About 1,900 people get their choice of 565 bicycles offered by shops and individuals.