Three incumbents – John Christie III, David Hillman and Mary Williams-Hewitt won’t seek re-election.
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.
Five candidates running for 2 council seats in Scarborough
The fault lines caused by annual battles over school spending are evident in the candidates’ messages.
South Portland picks new city clerk
Emily Carrington, a Kaplan University administrator, will replace Susan Mooney when she retires in November.
Development, middle school consolidation key issues in South Portland races
Candidates also weigh in on a proposed propane depot, seniors’ needs, property taxes and municipal services.
South Portland’s first brewpub gets Planning Board’s OK
Foulmouthed Brewing plans to open next spring in Knightville in a former auto repair shop.
Cape Elizabeth won’t challenge judge’s cell tower decision
The federal court case hinged on whether an empty 80-foot-tall water tank qualified as an ‘alternative tower structure.’
Residents urge South Portland council to fight proposed gas depot at Rigby Yard
Councilors are considering a six-month moratorium on the liquefied petroleum gas terminal to study its potential impact.
Neighbors fearful of plans for fuel depot at South Portland’s Rigby Yard
City officials plan to hear residents’ concerns and discuss tightening the municipal fire code at a City Council workshop.
Scarborough to install meters at Higgins Beach to address noisy surfer issue
The issue cropped up last summer after some residents complained of being awakened by noisy surfers.
Portland citizens’ group proposes broad pesticide ban
The Portland Protectors join a growing movement with a plan for limiting the use of outdoor bug and weed killers.