Financial details are withheld for the proposal, which calls for office space and townhouses.
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.
For Catholics, new church brings hope
The Diocese of Portland broke ground on a new church in South Berwick on Wednesday, its first new church in Maine since 2005.
Falmouth seeks more no-whistle zones for Downeaster train
Town officials wants to reduce the whistle noise in Falmouth, but to make that happen, it needs to make $137,000 in upgrades at train crossings.
Falmouth school proposals kept under wraps
Falmouth gets multiple offers for two properties and hopes one will ‘rise to the top’ after reviews.
Falmouth considers expanding no-whistle zone
Safety improvements would be made at railroad crossings at Blackstrap, Falmouth, Field and Woodville roads.
Freeport coalition to move against soccer arena
Coalition leaders worry that town officials are trying to circumvent zoning rules that limit commercial ventures in residential neighborhoods.
Falmouth gets multiple reuse offers for old schools
Town councilors are keeping the proposals secret to give them the best bargaining position during negotiations.
Falmouth council keeps Metro bus service
The 5-2 vote comes after a lively public hearing and discussion of whether the town can afford the cost.
Occupy Maine decides to seek Portland permit
Members of the Occupy encampment in Lincoln Park agreed Sunday to apply for a city permit that, if approved, would allow the demonstrators to remain in the park through the winter.
Falmouth to consider ending Metro service
The town’s tab for the bus service has grown, but so has ridership.