William ‘Liam’ Somers says he ‘glossed over’ the fact that he attended but never got a degree from UMaine.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland officials seek information missing from controversial propane depot proposal
NGL Supply Terminal wants to build the facility at Rigby Yard because it must leave its existing terminal on Commercial Street in Portland before next spring.
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Longtime South Portland fire chief resigning
Kevin Guimond, who joined the fire department in 1987 and became chief in 2003, accepts a job with Iberdrola USA, the parent company of CMP.
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Gorham company targets riverfront land for public access, farmland preservation
Shaw Brothers Construction Inc. wants to buy 260 acres on the Presumpscot River from the ecomaine trash-disposal agency.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cape Elizabeth considers adding night EMS staff
Fire Chief Peter Gleeson proposes a staffing fix to address declining volunteer ranks and rising response times.
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New superintendent assesses South Portland schools
Ken Kunin says costs could rise as the school system faces an increasingly diverse array of students.
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South Portland’s fire department ranks in top 100 nationwide
The rating, increased because of aggressive inspections, could reduce insurance rates as much as 4 percent for some home and business owners.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Standish man charged with murder in death of 3-month-old son
The boy’s twin sister, who was also born prematurely, is still in the hospital being treated for early birth complications.
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South Portland receives two proposals for solar farms on city land
The city will analyze the two plans, one from a Maine company working in concert with an out-of-state firm, in the coming weeks.
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Cape council hopefuls focus on town center, citizen input
Seven residents, including an incumbent and two political newcomers, are circling the three seats.