Some town officials argue that connecting Hillside Street and Sycamore Drive is a safety measure.
Kelley Bouchard
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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.
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Falmouth still vexed over reuse of schools
One councilor wants to obtain an offer from a nearby business, but others favor competitive bidding.
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Your opinion still wanted in Falmouth
June 30 is the new deadline for responding to a survey that will help shape long-range planning.
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Medical marijuana doctor expands to Falmouth
Physicians reluctant to recommend the treatment are sending patients to Dr. Dustin Sulak.
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Brunswick residents suggest other sites for new train facility
At a forum, neighbors of the area initially proposed for the building tell the state it’s the wrong choice.
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Train officials consider options in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The New England Passenger Rail Authority is considering alternative sites for a proposed Downeaster train layover and maintenance facility that has upset some homeowners in neighborhoods off Route 1. Alternative sites will be discussed at a public forum at 7 tonight in the Town Council chambers at Maine Street Station. “We will be […]
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District works to shape fair new contract
Teachers in the three towns that make up RSU 5 don’t earn equal salaries, slowing contract talks.
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Other Brunswick sites viewed for Downeaster layovers
Alternative sites will be discussed at a public forum on Thursday.
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Freeport hosts weekend of free wellness activities
Be Well Freeport runs from Friday through Sunday and includes exercise programs, nutrition advice and fitness counseling.
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Cumberland scheduled to fix zoning glitch
Planners intend to remove ‘retail’ and ‘associated retail’ from the list of permitted uses along Route 1.