Attitude trumps loss of altitude as Steve Simonds of South Portland adds skydiving to his list of thrills.
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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Open space, alternative energy are key topics at South Portland election forum
Seven candidates are running for two at-large City Council seats in the Nov. 8 election.
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South Portland council riled by sidewalk smokers
The City Council bans smoking within 25 feet of school bus stops and vaping in city parks, then calls out people gathering to smoke on city sidewalks.
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Environmental concerns to be focus of South Portland candidates’ forum
The local land trust has invited the seven candidates who are running for two at-large seats on the City Council.
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South Portland approves 118-unit apartment complex, Dunkin’ Donuts proposal
Riverbrook Properties in the Brick Hill neighborhood will offer market-rate one- and two-bedroom units with patios or decks.
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Recovery community in Greater Portland hit hard by overdose death
A leader of the Scarborough Police Department’s Operation HOPE loses her brother to ‘this unforgiving disease.’
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South Portland plans forum on middle school project
The Maine State Board of Education decided in August that the aging Mahoney Middle School is eligible for state funding.
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South Portland on track to ban ‘vaping’ in public parks and rec facilities
City officials say it’s difficult to stop people from using e-cigarettes because they’re not listed in the current tobacco-free parks ordinance.
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Cape Elizabeth to hold public forum on town manager search
The Town Council is preparing to replace Mike McGovern, who is set to retire in December after 31 years on the job.
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Twenty-three applicants seek South Portland city manager job
The City Council will meet Monday to discuss the next steps to be taken before filling the post in November.