Mayor Kate Lewis set the tone for work to be done in South Portland, and Mayor Mike Foley highlighted business and housing development efforts in Westbrook.
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.
End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.
Deadline is Thursday to apply for new property tax break for older Mainers
Homeowners must apply each year by Dec. 1 to freeze their tax bills under the new Property Tax Stabilization Program.
Nighttime road closures in Falmouth required for I-295 bridge projects
Full closures will be limited and detour routes will be clearly posted near the overpass replacements on Bucknam and Johnson roads.
Free Street temporarily reopens to traffic from Congress Street
But the $7.2 million redesign of Congress Square, which has experienced numerous setbacks and delays, is far from over.
South Portland City Council chooses mayor for 2023
Councilor Kate Lewis is poised to be formally elected and inaugurated on Dec. 5.
Berwick woman flown to Mass General after Route 9 crash
Passersby helped move Kathryn Brooks away from the burning vehicle near Heritage Lane on Sunday night.
Former Bonny Eagle High School teacher killed in Virginia crash
Mark J. Fanning, 76, was killed and his wife, Cynthia Fanning, was seriously injured when a tractor-trailer merging from Interstate 64 went through a guardrail and landed in the northbound lanes of Interstate 81.
Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage
The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.
UMaine to unveil world’s first bio-based 3D printed house
BioHome3D is being pitched as a potential solution to the housing crisis that could someday be used to build apartment complexes.