Sister Mary Louise Landry’s two-hour excursion on Casco Bay is another high point in an extraordinary life spent serving others and breaking barriers.
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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Maine has hit a rough patch on divorce rate
The census ranks the state No. 2 in the nation, with education levels and other factors playing a role.
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Dad: Westbrook tot ‘was fine’ at bedtime
An autopsy is conducted on the body of a girl, age 2, found dead in her playpen Monday morning.
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Autopsy conducted in death of Westbrook 2-year-old
The child had no marks, injuries or other immediate indication of trauma or foul play, police say.
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Sale could spur major redevelopment on Portland waterfront
With Portland Company complex changing hands, how the prime site is redeveloped is drawing heavy interest.
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Developer delays project at newspaper’s former home
Jim Brady of Yarmouth intends to start building a 110-room luxury hotel early next year.
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Consultants scout Sanford locations for an adventure theme park
The experts meet with residents, business owners and the governor as they focus on large parcels of land near the airport and the Wells town line.
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Complaints lead to Scarborough tax hike review
Many waterfront residents feel their properties are being unfairly targeted.
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Portland faces dilemma in Planned Parenthood clinic decision
The city juggles the rights of abortion protesters and patients in considering a buffer zone at Planned Parenthood.
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Portland’s panhandling restriction may beg bigger question
While vagrants on medians may be a symptom of a larger problem, solutions are elusive.