The public is invited to meet the candidates and their spouses during an informal gathering on Nov. 2 at the South Portland Community Center.
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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Large apartment complex gets initial approval in Scarborough
The market-rate proposal from Risbara Properties would be built on Mussey Road, near the South Portland line.
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Write-in candidate enters non-race for District 1 school board seat in South Portland
With no one running for the position, Jennifer Kirk, a lifelong city resident who has worked with children for decades, steps forward to fill the void.
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Elyse Tipton appointed to fill vacancy on South Portland school board
The vote followed some discussion of whether another candidate should be appointed to bring racial diversity to the all-white board.
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Cape Elizabeth’s rural character is major concern among Town Council candidates
Three candidates are running for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 8 town election.
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Taxes, transparency are top priorities in Scarborough council races
Four candidates are running for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 8 municipal election.
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Councilors’ behavior seen as key issue in South Portland race
Clashes on the City Council and a pipeline lawsuit ignite reaction from seven candidates for two at-large seats on Nov. 8.
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Write-in candidate sought for South Portland school board seat
No one submitted nomination papers to run for the District 1 seat, which represents the east side of the city near Southern Maine Community College.
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South Portland loses larger-than-life businessman, politician ‘Sam’ DiPietro
The former city councilor, mayor and state lawmaker started DiPietro’s Market, a family business that became a local landmark and a required stop for any Democrat on the campaign trail.
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South Portland to consider building a consolidated middle school
The location has yet to be determined, but the estimated $23 million cost of a combined middle school would be funded entirely by the state.