After global disruptions in the marketplace last fall, so-called ‘wish-cycling’ has driven up municipal waste disposal fees.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, 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 for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland faces second challenge to short-term rental rules
Resident Michael Frabotta has taken out a petition calling for the City Council to repeal or send to referendum the retooled ordinances approved this week for Airbnb-style rentals.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
South Portland residents balk at CMP plan to expand substation
City officials urge Central Maine Power Co. representatives to move the substation and consider non-transmission alternatives.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland council renews ban on unhosted short-term rentals
The City Council plans community forums to address concerns about regulations in the coming months.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Story of Paris Hill man connects Maine to ‘complexities’ of slave trade
Torn from his family in Africa, Pedro Tovookan Parris spent the last years of his short life in rural Maine. His journey is a tragic and revealing story of antebellum America.
Posted inLocal & State
Multiple crashes snarl Friday evening highway traffic near Portland
The Maine Turnpike Authority reported several vehicle collisions slowing down the evening commute and weekend traffic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fireworks set off alarms in Scarborough after truckloads of debris found on beach
A town official says new tactics are needed to prevent the illegal practice, which can threaten wildlife and the ocean.
Posted inLocal & State
Second water main break fixed near Cash Corner in South Portland
One traffic lane was closed while Portland Water District crews repaired the second break this week on Main Street near the Broadway intersection.
Posted inLocal & State
Two-day fix of broken water main in South Portland is completed
Workers are expected to repave the excavated area, near 380 Main St., in the next day or two.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Cape Elizabeth police investigate Oakhurst area burglaries
Two residents report interrupting intruders, apparently before anything could be stolen.