The town has hired a facilitator to moderate talks about so-called paper streets, but some Shore Acres residents have said they’re not up for the discussion.
Kelley Bouchard
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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.
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South Portland panel finalizes recommendations for old public works site
The former public works complex on O’Neil Street should be redeveloped into housing that fits the neighborhood and is energy efficient, the committee says.
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South Portland to study aquaculture potential of city-owned pier
Consultants will survey existing pier facilities on Portland Harbor and assess potential demand from a booming aquaculture industry.
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Health violations temporarily closed Charleys sub shop at Maine Mall
The counter-service chain restaurant was open Friday but was closed several days this month after the South Portland health inspector found cockroaches.
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Maine attorney general reviews Portland survey of HIV patients for privacy violations
The city shared its contact list for a survey of 229 former patients of India Street HIV health program without getting their permission.
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Ready, set, snow! South Portland school to kick off monthlong winter health challenge
Students at Skillin School and 15 other Maine schools are preparing to participate in the 2018 Winter Games in January.
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Ruling could cost Scarborough an additional $1.2 million to settle 4-year-old property tax dispute, lawyer says
Prouts Neck and Higgins Beach residents went to court after the town rejected tax abatement requests similar to those given other homeowners on abutting lots they own.
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Federal judge again denies South Portland’s plea to dismiss pipeline company’s lawsuit
The judge may rule next on the merits of Portland Pipe Line’s challenge to the city’s Clear Skies ordinance, which blocks the flow of Canadian crude oil to South Portland.
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South Portland councilors favor ban on some short-term rentals
It would apply to homes in residential neighborhoods that aren’t owner-occupied, even though it could financially harm those who rent out their property.
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Councilors will consider curbing short-term rentals in South Portland
Some residents say short-term rentals are driving up home prices, turning houses into hotels and changing the character of their neighborhoods.