Bryan Chabot defeated Robert Nadeau, who had been suspended from the bench in July by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
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.
South Portland may change zoning for nonconforming lots, reduce minimum size for building
Over 20 requests to build homes on such properties are on hold as the city has hearings on the revisions.
South Portland council chooses new city manager
Edward Collins has worked for communities in Utah and Maine, including Lubec and Baileyville, where he was town manager.
A brief history of Scarborough Downs
How the legendary racetrack changed throughout the years.
The race is on to sell Scarborough Downs, racetrack and all
The owners are marketing the 483-acre property for other purposes after a deal falls through that would have preserved the struggling harness racing enterprise.
Maine’s first Arabic-language newspaper publishes 2nd issue
The 16-page paper features an article encouraging Arab-Americans to vote in the upcoming elections and a welcome column written in English by a West End neighborhood leader.
South Portland city manager finalists meet with residents
The City Council has whittled its search to two former city administrators who worked in Georgia, Utah and Maine.
House District 29 incumbent, challenger disagree on most issues
Republican Karen Vachon is defending her seat against Democrat Theo Kalikow.
Two-term lawmaker takes on challenger in House District 27
Rep. Andrew McLean and James Means agree on some issues facing voters and disagree on others.
Democrat challenging 3-term incumbent in House District 28
Christopher Caiazzo is seeking the seat held by Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki.