Opponents and supporters agree the library’s expansion must be planned in conjunction with other costly public building projects that are on the horizon.
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.
General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid
MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.
Cape Elizabeth and MSAD 51 reject big-ticket school building proposals
Opponents defeated a $116 million school plan in Cape Elizabeth and a $73.9 million bond issue for schools in Cumberland and North Yarmouth.
Cape Elizabeth voters strongly reject $116 million school bond
The school district wanted to build new elementary and middle schools near the town center.
Voters reject $73.9 school bond in Cumberland, North Yarmouth
MSAD 51 asked voters to approve a $73.9 million school bond referendum to build a new primary school.
South Portland council sustains efforts to curb housing crisis
An emergency rent cap and eviction moratorium will stay in place through May 26, while accessory dwelling units and development impact fees also win support.
Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
South Portland completes largest landfill solar project in Maine
The 12,746-panel municipal array will generate 5.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and save taxpayers millions of dollars over decades.
Cost of school construction projects dividing voters in southern Maine
Cumberland and North Yarmouth voters will decide a $73.9 million plan and proposals are also on the ballot in Cape Elizabeth and Gorham.
Maine Afghan community group elects women to leadership roles
Shamayel Kargar is the new president of the Afghan Community of Maine and one of six women elected to the group’s board of directors.