The panel also says the town can’t restrict noise at the site because of state law.
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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Scarborough school budget: Too low, too high or just not right?
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to consider a $500,000 reduction that’s also expected to fail.
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South Portland asks residents to take online survey about growth
The six-question survey will be followed up by two community workshops in the fall.
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New group fights cuts to Scarborough school budget
Residents face a vote on July 7 on whether they want to trim $500,000 from spending.
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Westbrook apartment fix may displace 23 residents for 4 months
The building on Brackett Street was condemned because of life-threatening electrical code violations.
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Massachusetts man who triggered Maine search is charged with concocting story
The man, who was found in York, had been reported missing and was feared to be suicidal.
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Shocked by S.C. shootings, members of Portland congregation come together
‘You’re not going to keep me from showing up,’ says a member of Green Memorial AME Zion Church, a spiritual refuge in a challenging time.
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Scarborough councilors approve reduced school budget for second referendum
Residents will decide July 7 whether the $500,000 reduction is enough to win their support.
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South Portland sets zero-waste goal for city events
The sustainability program is partnering with Garbage to Garden to reduce trash generated at municipal events.
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Tenants of condemned Westbrook house are homeless, struggling
The building’s owner blames squirrels, but tenants say they complained for months about multiple life-threatening code violations at 158-160 Brackett St. before contacting city officials.