OceanView’s bid of $3.25 million satisfies many councilor goals and will be voted on as soon as Monday.
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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.
Falmouth council picks $3.25M OceanView deal
OceanView is a 60-acre retirement community next to the former Plummer-Motz and Lunt school complex.
Council looks to oust ‘hateful’ publication
But rights to free speech make it difficult to restrict a Freeport newsletter that some consider offensive.
A call to be a force for change
There is much work to do for economic and social justice, speakers at the MLK breakfast declare.
Economy tops concerns at MLK breakfast
Several speakers called attention to the economic challenges facing many Americans in the fight for equity in education, jobs and health care.
Freeport unable to shake conflict on development
Some say the town doesn’t do enough to involve the public in the decisions and favors commercial interests.
LePage to attend MLK event in Waterville
Departing from the tradition of previous governors, LePage has now shunned the NAACP in Portland and Bangor two years in a row.
Zoning wasn’t on radar when Freeport soccer deal made
Councilors say they didn’t realize the indoor-outdoor complex would require a variance.
Falmouth makes headway on school reuse proposals
Town Council will hold a public hearing on Jan. 23 on the pending disposition of the former Plummer-Motz and Lunt school properties.
King holiday brings several events to Portland
Martin Luther King’s legacy will be marked in a variety of ways.