With a host of volunteers, a local surf shop gives about 90 youngsters the chance to get on board.
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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Three towns develop plan to bring in natural gas
Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth may build an $8 million to $10 million pipeline that would deliver natural gas — and savings — to businesses and homes in the coastal towns.
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Old home heating oil dumped illegally in city
Police trace the likely source of 150-200 gallons of the toxic waste to three tanks that had been sold for scrap metal.
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City tracking source of waste oil dumped in storm drain
Between 150 and 200 gallons of waste home heating oil was dumped in stormwater catch basins at Falmouth and St. John streets in Portland.
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Freeport meets manager finalists
The Town Council seeks residents’ feedback before choosing one of the two candidates next week.
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Freeport votes to improve access to playing fields
A lodge and pavilions will be built on the Hunter Road site, and the town will keep the Pownal Road fields.
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Freeport votes advance access to playing fields
A lodge and pavilions will be built on the Hunter Road site, and the Pownal Road fields are being retained.
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New USM president’s plan of attack: listen first
Theodora Kalikow says she’ll meet with students, professors and staff to discuss challenges.
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Freeport officials to review Hunter Road field proposal
The plan calls for a recreational lodge, covered pavilions and a playground.
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MDOT to present Martin’s Point Bridge plans today
The $23.5 million structure will replace the Route 1 bridge that crosses the Presumpscot River between Portland and Falmouth.