The referendum is triggered by a citizen petition after the town council passed sweeping new rules.
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.
Vote lets South Portland start big public works changes
Approval of a $14 million bond means the transfer station will be moved and a site near a neighborhood will be cleared in work that could take years.
Donovan and Caterina win Scarborough council seats
Newcomers Leng and Shea fill two open school board seats.
MacAuslan and Jordan win Cape council race
Voters also fill two seats on the school board.
South Portland voters approve $14 million public-works bond
The voters also re-elect city councilor and mayor Tom Blake.
Tax bills arrive with surprise in Brunswick
Computerized improvements in the town’s appraisal system for mobile home assessments raise concerns.
Forum: Back policies aiding older Maine workers
State leaders are warned Maine’s businesses will be hard-pressed to replace its aging workforce.
Portland installs more parking pay stations
People on the street give the new machines mixed reviews
Three running for Cape School Board
Two newcomers and an incumbent are running for two seats on the board.
Three seek Cape Elizabeth Town Council seats
An incumbent and two political newcomers are running.