Opponents say flavored tobacco products are marketed to kids, hooking them on harmful and addictive substances.
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 school board member resigns in protest
Hannah Bitjoka said the board failed to address concerns she and other residents raised about bullying, drug use and other issues.
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Defeated Scarborough Public Library proposal to be revamped
Opponents and supporters agree the library’s expansion must be planned in conjunction with other costly public building projects that are on the horizon.
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General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid
MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.
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Cape Elizabeth and MSAD 51 reject big-ticket school building proposals
Opponents defeated a $116 million school plan in Cape Elizabeth and a $73.9 million bond issue for schools in Cumberland and North Yarmouth.
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Cape Elizabeth voters strongly reject $116 million school bond
The school district wanted to build new elementary and middle schools near the town center.
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Voters reject $73.9 school bond in Cumberland, North Yarmouth
MSAD 51 asked voters to approve a $73.9 million school bond referendum to build a new primary school.
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South Portland council sustains efforts to curb housing crisis
An emergency rent cap and eviction moratorium will stay in place through May 26, while accessory dwelling units and development impact fees also win support.
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Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
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South Portland completes largest landfill solar project in Maine
The 12,746-panel municipal array will generate 5.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and save taxpayers millions of dollars over decades.