Wary of bankruptcy, Nick Harding closed his store, sold his home and found a new location to breathe fresh life into his business.
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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Freeport town manager to retire after 30 years
Town councilors will consult with executive “headhunters” before settling on a search process to find Dale Olmstead’s replacement.
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Maine community college enrollment up 4.3%
The system’s enrollment has gone from 10,127 students in 2003 to 18,548 students today.
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Land trust releases South Portland trail map
It features a full-color map of existing and proposed trails and trail descriptions ranging from coastal strolls to woodland hikes.
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New NYA headmaster to be installed tomorrow
Brad Choyt replaces Peter Mertz, who had been head of school for a decade.
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Falmouth expanding computer-use review
The school board will begin discussing rules for students during a workshop this evening.
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Town may weigh more senior housing
A Yarmouth agency will soon present its 30-unit Mill Street proposal to local residents and officials.
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When Maine went dry
Maine’s distinction as the birthplace of Prohibition earns it a role in a Ken Burns documentary.
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Portland gives first lady mainly warm welcome
As 650 people attend the event, another 40 protest against a planned pipeline.
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Supporters arriving at ocean terminal to see first lady
PORTLAND — Supporters are streaming into the Ocean Gateway passenger terminal on Commercial Street today to see first lady Michelle Obama speak at a Maine Democratic Party fundraiser this afternoon. Supporters are being screened by security as they arrive. A handful of protesters for Tar Sands Action Maine, an activist group that is concerned […]