Maine’s senior senator says the legislation will ‘send an international signal that we will never forget the girls of Nigeria’ who were kidnapped simply because they went to school.
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.
Group seeks private donations to help South Portland fight pipeline lawsuit
The group posts a video requesting donations as the city’s legal costs head toward $1 million in the ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance case.
South Portland inauguration brings calls for respect, inclusion
New Mayor Patti Smith, city councilors and school board members are sworn in, and outgoing mayor Tom Blake is recognized for his contributions.
South Portland’s new mayor says she means business
Patti Smith brushes aside allegations that she’s opposed to commercial interests.
Municipal manager searches continue in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
Cape Elizabeth officials are sifting through nearly 40 applications, while South Portland is seeking a second round of candidates.
Big Apple in South Portland to be razed and replaced
C.N. Brown Co. took out permits Monday to build a bigger convenience store on Cottage Road.
South Portland historical collection now accessible online
The South Portland Historical Society has a goal of posting all 17,000 images in its archive to the searchable ‘museum’ by 2017.
Brexit leader eyes Maine coast in planned departure from United Kingdom
Friends of Nigel Farage say he’s planning to emigrate to the United States even if he doesn’t get the ambassador post suggested by President-elect Trump.
Russ Lunt
South Portland’s gadfly delivers a positive note when he steps up to the mic.
Councilor-elect Susan Henderson survives recount in South Portland
In the new tally, she ends with 50 more votes than Kate Lewis.