The 40-acre site near Bug Light Park is where John Cacoulidis once proposed a massive hotel and convention center with a cable-car system across Portland Harbor.
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 post office starts renovation project
The retail service window was closed today to begin a six- to eight-week construction project.
Loss of two dances doesn’t sit well with some South Portland students
One says many students are being punished for the behavior of a few, while others note that dances are key fundraisers for the prom.
Pingree to promote bill that would increase hospice training
Medical school faculty members and health care providers need to know more about palliative and hospice care as demand continues to rise, she says.
Hundreds will attend summit on aging in Augusta
The third annual event will highlight innovative strategies that individuals, organizations and communities are using to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Porch fire badly damages two-story house in Windham
The fire is blamed on improperly discarded smoking materials.
Nebraska company starts building luxury 55-plus complex near Maine Mall
Sable Lodge will have a pharmacy, bank, hairdresser, gift shop, health club, movie theater and two restaurants offering 24-hour casual or fine dining.
South Portland coalition gets federal grant to fight youth drug, alcohol use
SoPo Unite: All Ages All In will use the $625,000 for strategies involving police, schools, students and parents.
Two-week nighttime water main work on Ocean Street in South Portland starts Monday
The monthlong project in front of Mahoney Middle School will include lane closures, so motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Fitzgerald resigns from South Portland school board
The City Council will appoint a District 5 resident to fill the post for the year remaining in Tappan Fitzgerald’s term.