Town officials hope to get suggestions for immediate changes in the wake of a fatal accident at the facility last week.
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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Rare insight, empathy guide new South Portland mayor
Councilor Linda Cohen, who grew up poor and spent 21 years as a city clerk, wants to rebuild trust in government.
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Knightville’s renaissance creating new traffic issues
A one-way block is at the center of disputes over parking and safety in the South Portland neighborhood.
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South Portland charges ahead with going ‘green’
The city leases electric cars, installs power-up stations and plans a solar farm as it accelerates its environmental sustainability efforts.
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Pending sale of South Portland armory gets mixed reviews
A Topsham development firm needs a zoning change and permits to convert the now-city-owned building into a convenience center.
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South Portland finds possible buyer for armory
A Topsham real estate developer is negotiating to buy the city-owned building at the foot of Casco Bay Bridge.
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Maine, neighboring states confront aging challenges
Northern New England faces rising labor costs and faltering school systems because of ‘age imbalance,’ analysts warn.
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Conference to address issues of aging in northern New England
The event in Portsmouth, N.H., aims to promote regional partnerships and community-based programs that would help seniors live independently longer.
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Devoted Maine Patriot salutes as sweet ride nears the end
Larry Dearborn’s aging flag-on-wheels limousine is ready to roll in its last Veterans Day parade, but at least he has another love, his wife, at his side.
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Cape Elizabeth council muffles rooster ruckus
The Town Council approves an ordinance that prohibits residents from keeping roosters on properties smaller than 40,000 square feet.