While supporters are pleased, opponents fear the nation’s first constitutional amendment for food rights will lead to legal battles.
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.
Pride and Cohen win South Portland City Council seats
Voters picked one of two candidates who offered a more moderate approach and backed a $4.5 million open space bond.
Westbrook voters approve ranked-choice voting in municipal elections
The call for change sprang from a grassroots effort and reflects a growing national interest in the alternative voting method.
Cape Elizabeth opposition group files referendum petition on affordable housing proposal
Save Our Center wants town voters to overrule recent zoning amendments that would allow Dunham Court to be built next door to the historic Town Hall and new Village Green.
COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up again in Maine
There were 202 people being treated for the coronavirus in hospitals statewide on Sunday, up from 195 the day before.
South Portland moves to require electric vehicle charging stations in new parking areas
The city now has 10 municipal and 26 privately owned charging stations that offer limited options for electric vehicle drivers.
South Portland council amends offseason leash proposal yet again
Under a new proposal, dogs would have to be leashed during midday hours at Willard Beach and Hinckley Park.
Sewer main break closes Willard Beach in South Portland
The beach on Casco Bay is a popular offseason destination for dog walkers and others in Greater Portland.
In South Portland council races, it’s moderates against progressives
Mayor Misha Pride is challenged by longtime school board Chairman Richard Matthews in District 3, and former councilor Linda Cohen faces human rights leader Margaret Brownlee in District 4.
South Portland hires outside firm to investigate public accusation against councilor
A lawyer specializing in workplace law will investigate the complaint made against City Councilor Katelyn Bruzgo.