It’s the first group to take action on goals that came out of a recent summit on aging issues that threaten the state with the oldest population.
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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Portland voters overwhelmingly approve $96.3 million school budget
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Bowdoin College president says he’ll leave in 2015
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Maine finance Commissioner H. Sawin Millett to retire
A public servant for nearly 55 years, he has helped Gov. LePage institute a variety of budget initiatives.
Scarborough dog owners balk at latest plover protection effort
Councilors delay action to address concerns about ‘protected areas’ that would be established on town beaches.
Construction starting on South Portland building to be leased to DHHS
Builders say they’re on schedule as they face a tight deadline to deliver the contentious building.
LePage to attend inaugural event at UNE’s Morocco campus
The university welcomed 23 students at its new Tangier campus on Jan. 10.