Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland presents annual business awards
ShipRight, High Tide Organic and Lincoln & Main Electric Bike Café were among the companies recognized for outstanding accomplishments in 2022.
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Maine to receive $19 million in EPA grants to address PFAS, other water contaminants
The funding will enable communities to improve local water infrastructure and reduce emerging contaminants in drinking water.
Posted inLocal & State
Two men rescued after vehicle breaks through ice in Searsmont
They had snowmobiled on the same stretch of Bartlett Stream just a few days before.
Posted inLocal & State
New Westbrook coalition to host legislative forum on housing crisis
Legislators will share what’s being done at the state level to address the lack of housing in Greater Portland.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland starts program to create sustainable neighborhoods
Participating neighborhoods will organize events to earn credits and be designated as sustainable.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill aims to further protect tenants from landlord retaliation
The legislation would protect tenants who contest rent increases because of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, proponents say.
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Communities recognizing homelessness isn’t just a Portland problem
Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook are all taking action to address the homelessness crisis that has largely been left to Portland to handle.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
$4 million gift to South Portland High will benefit graduating seniors
Every student who graduates will receive a cash award, starting with the Class of 2023.
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Proposed rules call for closer monitoring of petroleum tank air emissions
The proposed rules have would require ‘fenceline monitoring’ for hazardous compounds that cause various health problems.