NGL Terminal Supply Co. delays a hearing on its propane depot proposal for Rigby Yard until February.
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.
Cape Elizabeth gun club allowed to use outdoor pistol range
The Spurwink Rod & Gun Club has addressed safety issues on the 25-yard range, but improvements are still needed on two other ranges.
Portland’s Deering Oaks pond to be ready for ice skaters after all
The city starts refilling the pond after an improvement project is finished ahead of schedule.
South Portland rejects 2 proposals for solar energy farms
City officials have determined that the competing proposals didn’t meet the city’s needs and didn’t measure up to bids received by ‘other communities.’
South Portland official steps down after investigation
Rick Towle was the city’s director of parks, recreation and waterfront for more than three years and previously worked in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
Warm days could give birth to winter-moth nightmare on Maine coast
Unseasonable weather is giving the nonnative insect plenty of time to reproduce before its caterpillars wreak havoc next spring.
Cause of Sanford house fire under investigation
Working smoke detectors alerted the property owner to the blaze in the basement.
South Portland chamber urges review of propane depot proposal ‘on its own merits’
The group opposes a proposed moratorium and fire code changes and asks city officials to be consistent in applying existing ordinances to ensure ‘continued prosperity in our region.’
South Portland council set to reconsider propane moratorium
Newly elected Councilor Eben Rose says he was ill and didn’t understand that his vote would effectively kill the proposal he supported.
South Portland’s mayor touts plan for community success
Tom Blake starts his third term with a call for open communication, compromise and action.