The money would be used to complete the restoration of the historic former church built by some of Portland’s earliest Black residents.
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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Afghan evacuees begin to arrive in Maine
The first of what could be as many as 100 Afghan evacuees to come to Maine arrived at Portland International Jetport on Thursday.
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Cape Elizabeth council approves zoning changes for controversial affordable housing project
The zoning amendments would allow The Szanton Co. to build the 46-unit Dunham Court next to Town Hall, but the developer is also seeking a property tax break.
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South Portland council gives initial OK to new leash laws for popular beach and park
From Oct. 1 through April 30, dogs would have to be leashed in the afternoon at Willard Beach and in the morning at Hinckley Park.
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Hundreds of asylum seekers wait in Portland-area hotels because apartments are so scarce
More than 300 immigrants who arrived in Portland recently are waiting for permanent housing in a tight rental market.
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Portland-area firefighters respond to boat fire on the Presumpscot River
The plume of smoke was visible to traffic heading north on Interstate 295 from Portland to Falmouth.
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South Portland council gives initial approval to 55-unit expansion of Betsy Ross House
The independent living apartment complex for older adults is near South Portland’s Greenbelt Walkway and Bug Light Park.
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Shooting in South Portland High School parking lot not ‘school related,’ police say
Superintendent Tim Matheney says police believe it was an isolated incident and there is no continuing threat to anyone’s safety.
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Social media threats close Portland High School, Bonny Eagle schools
Portland High School and SAD 6 schools will be closed Thursday because of threats shared on SnapChat.
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Person found with gunshot wound near South Portland High
Emergency responders found a person with a gunshot wound in one leg that didn’t appear to be life-threatening, a city official said.