Mayor Kate Lewis called it a moderate measure that she believes won’t stifle development or lead landlords to raise rents.
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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South Portland teen lived joyfully despite illness from birth
Evan Mayone lived with serious health conditions since birth ‘but he didn’t let it define him.’ His failing health never dulled his joyous spirit, quick wit, unflagging compassion and tenacious will.
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Study reveals racial disparities in South Portland arrests
An analysis of arrests and traffic stops by South Portland police in 2018-20 found racial and ethnic disparities but no statistical evidence of bias-based policing.
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Massachusetts driver seriously injured in turnpike truck collision
The driver of a box truck rear-ended a fully loaded cement truck Thursday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery.
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After 25 years, memories of epic ice storm still vivid
From the sound of snapping tree limbs to neighbors who shared food and heat to the unexpected joys of indoor camping, Mainers share a flood of memories about the Ice Storm of 1998.
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Early plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park.
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Falmouth man charged with fentanyl trafficking
Dale Hunnewell, 61, had previously served 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.
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Maine police academy graduates 62 cadets
The officers include nine women and represent 42 police agencies from York to Madawaska.
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Nor’easter brings a slippery mix of snow and rain to Maine
Maine State Police responded to numerous crashes on the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295.
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South Portland moves to ban flavored tobacco products
The City Council gave preliminary approval to end the sale of cigarettes, vaping paraphernalia and other tobacco products with flavors such as menthol, mint, bubble gum and banana.