NGL Terminal Supply Co.’s proposal for Rigby Yard has drawn opposition from neighbors.
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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Empty tanks fuel fear of costly cleanup for South Portland
South Portland seeks to protect local taxpayers should Portland Pipe Line’s storage facilities be decommissioned.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough school superintendent announces retirement
In a letter to the School Board, George Entwistle says he will leave at the end of June 2016 and highlights strides made despite budget battles.
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Automated bomb threats cause evacuations at Wal-Marts in Maine
The threats were reported Saturday night in Scarborough, Biddeford, Falmouth, Windham, Waterville and other communities, but no bombs were found, authorities say.
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Salvage team raises fishing boat that sank off Stonington
Divers used air-filled devices to refloat the 42-foot Marley Gabriela before it was towed to Billings Diesel & Marine.
Posted inHealth, News
New Medicare rule promotes end-of-life talks between doctors and patients
Physicians will be allowed to bill Medicare for discussing terminal diagnoses, hospice care and other issues, to give patients better control over their last months.
Posted inLocal & State
South Portland to host training session on Freedom of Access Act
The City Council’s conduct came under scrutiny after one member sent emails about a controversial proposal to the entire body, potentially violating open-meeting requirements.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Two New York men arrested in Bangor slaying
Another man was injured in the shooting, and the two suspects were charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault, police say.
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Knightville residents press South Portland officials for action on controversial one-way
Engineers are drawing up several one-way and two-way traffic options for the disputed area of Ocean Street and surrounding streets.
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Salvation Army increases goal for Portland’s red kettle campaign
The Portland agency served more than 7,000 people in 2014, providing food, housing and other support to individuals, families, seniors, veterans and abuse victims.