The Town Council deadlocks on a vote to reconsider the law, and signatures are turned in to force a voters’ referendum.
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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Roundtable aims to adapt Maine communities for aging population
The event will convene policymakers and private sector investors to help Maine cities and towns meet the concerns of Maine’s growing senior population, including housing, health care, transportation and long-term care.
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Scarborough council to decide if new leash law ‘went too far’
Critics say the public got little chance to comment before the rules for town property passed.
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Four vie for two Scarborough Town Council seats
Two veteran politicians and two newcomers are in the race.
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Three candidates vying for two school openings in Scarborough
Two newcomers with children in the schools will compete with veteran board member John Cote.
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Maine panel takes on threats to elder care system
The Legislature’s Long-Term Care Facilities Study Commission meets for the first time and says the long-term care system is ‘on the brink.’
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Scarborough won’t enforce new leash law yet
Town officials decide on a delay as a petition for a referendum on the ordinance is circulated.
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Scarborough school custodians fight to keep jobs
Contracting out cleaning services could save more than $250,000 per year, administration says.
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Public getting the message when calling for government assistance
Some of the recordings are cheerful, some robotic, some full of helpful information and others a little more personal.
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Elder care challenges are focus of Maine panel
Experts gather in Augusta, aiming to move forward on cutting costs while improving quality of life.