The 2015 arrest of a Chinese immigrant at a Main Street hotel led to the indictments of three New York City residents on federal sex trafficking charges.
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, News
South Portland drops bid for sanctuary city designation
City councilors are divided over a new proposal that largely affirms police policies and practices already in effect.
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Contractor controversy mars South Portland public works facility project
Bickmore Concrete claims it was fired twice by Great Falls Construction and left with $63,000 in unpaid bills, after the city removed SMRT Inc. architects from the project.
Posted inArt, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine poet is a finalist for international prize with work about husband’s dementia
Lee Sharkey and Al Bersbach of Portland will fly to Dublin this week for the prestigious Ballymaloe awards event.
Posted inAnimals, Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Return of circuses to Maine revives controversy over treatment of elephants
The Kora Shriners, Maine legislators, protesters and families join the debate over using elephants and other wild animals for entertainment.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Source
South Portland, Scarborough set to begin curbside food waste recycling
Nearly 900 residents in the two communities will participate in pilot projects starting in May.
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Zoning changes near Maine Mall could open door to hundreds of housing units
Developers want to build more than 500 housing units off Clark’s Pond Parkway and Running Hill Road, a South Portland official says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
A changing South Portland looks to increase economic development efforts
For years it’s been a part-time position, but city officials now see value in a full-time effort and possibly a nonprofit economic development corporation.
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South Portland considers adopting status as sanctuary city
The policy would block federal agencies from using local police to deport immigrants or target Muslims, but the city would risk losing federal funding.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Cape Elizabeth’s music education program wins national recognition
The school district is one of 527 across the country to be named Best Communities for Music Education in 2017.