Florence Chambers came to SMCC in 2001 and has taught at colleges throughout the Northeast and Midwest for 43 years.
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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Feature Obit: William Carter, 72, was Lincoln County sheriff for 37 years
William Carter didn’t set out to become a police officer, but he wound up dedicating most of his life to keeping people safe in Lincoln County.
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Fire damages North Yarmouth home
A house fire at 72 Prince Well Road was under control by 5 p.m., according to firefighters who were at the scene.
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Petition battles soccer complex plan in Freeport
A coalition of residents will present the signature to councilors as evidence the project is not wanted.
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Able to rejoice together
A monthly church service that gathers people with disabilities is more about spirit than sacrament.
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Occupy Maine to file suit against Portland on Monday
Protesters will ask the Superior Court to block the city’s efforts to remove their encampment from Lincoln Park.
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Marijuana dispensary group changes its name
The name better reflects a nonprofit that offers a variety of services for chronically and severly ill patients.
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Police foil OOB burglary, arrest two men
A person called the Old Orchard Beach police to report that a door to their neighbor’s home was open when the owner wasn’t home, which led to the arrests.
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Occupy Maine and Portland heading to court
The city tells protesters to leave Lincoln Park by noon Monday, a precursor to the group filing a lawsuit.