Discrimination based on age is holding people back, diminishing health outcomes and hurting Maine’s economy, the organization says.
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 launches rebate program for electric vehicles, lawn equipment
Open to low- and moderate-income residents, it’s one of several local funding efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Maine.
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South Portland opens Senior Drop-in Center on Nutter Road
The facility will operate weekdays in the South Portland Community Center in space previously used for a child-care program.
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New tax stabilization program for older Mainers gets off to rocky start
The work of answering questions and verifying applications is falling to municipal assessors on top of their regular duties.
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South Portland considers harassing waterfowl with remote-controlled boat
A federal official also suggests fencing off Mill Creek Pond and spraying grass with a goose repellent as the waterfowl’s droppings pose a nuisance at the popular park.
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Cape Elizabeth ballot includes school projects packing a 25% tax increase
Voters will be asked to approve borrowing to build new elementary and middle schools and renovate Cape Elizabeth High School at a cost of $116 million.
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Avesta Housing plans apartments for asylum seekers in South Portland, Portland
The 100 units are under construction and expected to cost significantly less than hotels currently used as emergency shelters.
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Federal judge dismisses health care workers’ suit against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Nine Maine health care workers filed the lawsuit against the state in 2021 claiming they should be able to opt out for religious reasons.
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Portland police investigate potential hate crimes toward Muslims
Investigators are reviewing incidents dating to April that involve video livestreaming and graffiti.
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In Maine, a stubborn housing crisis has put down roots
Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don’t always work out as planned.