Voters will be asked Tuesday to validate a $48.5 million school budget for 2018-19 that would increase spending $1.4 million.
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 inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Cape voters face potential 6.6 percent tax rate increase
They will consider a proposed $25.4 million school budget on Tuesday.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Scarborough man finally finds ‘angel’ who helped him survive cycling accident in Acadia
Liam Somers had to find the woman who kept him calm, focused and alive after a crash last fall almost killed him.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
South Portland picks a buyer to turn former public works site into housing
Windward Development LLC plans to build 36 units of super-insulated housing with solar panels, heat exchangers and a goal of net-zero energy use.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland takes second crack at short-term rental restrictions
The City Council gives initial approval to modified regulations that would still ban unhosted Airbnb-style rentals in residential districts.
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South Portland council will reconsider votes to close 2 motels
After a judge calls for compromise, the City Council will reconsider denying license renewals for The Knights Inn and the Maine Motel.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Roommate troubles lead to arson charge in South Portland
A Ferry Village man was arrested after police and firefighters were called to his home to investigate a report of a kitchen fire.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
New Maine State Police chief has long career here
Gov. Paul LePage administers the oath of office to Col. John Cote in a room filled with family members and co-workers.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s high school Graduates to Watch are an extraordinary group
The class of 2018 has some pretty impressive students who have demonstrated resilience and drive.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Nasteho Youssouf: Casco Bay High School
An introvert who struggled with a language barrier, she learned to push herself.