While some churches will consider the council’s plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
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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After a second year of the pandemic, Mainers look forward to 2022 with hope
About 2,000 people gathered for a bonfire and fireworks at Old Orchard Beach on New Year’s Eve to ring out a year fraught with uncertainty.
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Cape Elizabeth plans to improve views, safety along Cliff Walk at Fort Williams Park
The town is seeking contractors to extend a walkway and railing at one of the site’s rocky overlooks.
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Room at the inn: A South Portland hotel goes all out to help asylum seekers
General Manager Michelle Sandman has transformed the Quality Inn & Suites into a village atmosphere for asylum seekers who have overflowed Portland’s family shelter.
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Scarborough’s newly named fire chief has stepped up during pandemic
Deputy Chief Rich Kindelan, who will replace Chief Michael Thurlow in January, has kept town employees informed, ordered personal protective equipment, managed contact tracing and ensured reimbursement for pandemic-related costs.
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New police chief in Scarborough is retired Maine state trooper
Mark Holmquist has already completed 25-year careers with the Maine State Police and the U.S. military.
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Deputy police chief selected in South Portland
Kevin Gerrish joined the department 20 years ago and has commanded the Southern Maine Regional Crisis Negotiator Team.
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South Portland selects the first Somali-American mayor in U.S.
Deqa Dhalac was formally seated Monday as the top elected leader of Maine’s fourth largest city.
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Police identify Oxford man who died in Paris crash
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash on Hebron Road.
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Developers pull plug on Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The proposal for Dunham Court drew opposition from people who criticized its location, size and financing.