Libby Reynolds leaves the District 4 seat one year into a three-year term, citing mounting responsibilities as a bank vice president.
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.
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Police hope autopsy will identify body found in Cape Elizabeth
Police have determined that the person was white, but it’s unclear whether it was a man or a woman.
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South Portland council names two finalists for city manager
A decision to drop the requirement that the new hire live in the city draws a larger pool of candidates, including more from southern Maine.
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Special home for moderately disabled on track for duplication in South Portland
Modeled after unusual housing projects in the Boston area, the condo-like rooming house offers independence and long-term security to residents and gives their families peace of mind.
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Events throughout Portland honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The day concludes with a celebration dinner and a call from Maine lawmakers to reject bigotry.
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On MLK Day, some Maine minorities worry about future of civil rights
Advocates for Muslims, gays and immigrants hope Donald Trump’s divisive words were political noise rather than real views.
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South Portland approves later school start times
School officials respond to community support and a trend toward improving students’ health, safety and academic achievement.
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Cape Elizabeth promotes its tax assessor to town manager
Matt Sturgis will replace Mike McGovern, who retired in December after nearly four decades on the job.
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South Portland to begin monitoring energy use in Mill Creek
The energy benchmarking ordinance aims to promote energy efficiency among larger buildings in the commercial district.
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Searches for municipal managers move forward in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth
South Portland councilors interview city manager semifinalists this week, while Cape Elizabeth councilors could be close to naming a new town manager.