A nonprofit group would get five-year lease with option to buy after three 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.
Agency delays presenting senior housing proposal
Open-space advocates oppose a plan to build apartments near Royal River Park in Yarmouth.
Solomon honored for social justice efforts
Howard Solomon’s work for the LGBT community will be recognized tonight.
Falmouth updates school computer policies
Employees are now banned from using the district’s email system for political or religious purposes.
N. Yarmouth approves fireworks ban, building code
Tuesday’s town meeting drew 31 voters.
Water damage closes Falmouth library
The public library is expected to reopen on Saturday.
Parents, officials detail problems at aging Scarborough school
The town will vote Nov. 8 on a $39 million proposal to replace the Wentworth Intermediate School.
Zoning change key to Freeport soccer complex
To allow the proposal to proceed, the town must agree on an alternative to restrictions on such sports facilities.
N. Yarmouth to tackle fireworks ban, building code
A town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Town Office.
Superintendent says he’s done in June
Jim Morse will retire after what he calls ‘the hard work of transformation’ to restore Portland’s schools.