The Portland Pipe Line Corp. dropped its fight against the city’s Clear Skies Ordinance, ending a more than 6-year battle in federal courts.
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.
Feds agree with Maine: Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks
New U.S. CDC guidelines for dealing with COVID-19 in schools align with changes enacted in Maine last week.
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated, unsafe boaters this holiday weekend
Don’t drink and boat, the Maine Warden Service warns, and be sure to have enough life preservers onboard.
Biden administration backs South Portland in fight against pipeline
A legal brief filed with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supports the city’s 6-year battle to preserve local authority in protecting air quality.
Ferry service won’t solve traffic problems in South Portland, transit study finds
A preliminary report says a ferry to Portland would serve relatively few commuters and do little to reduce Broadway traffic congestion.
South Portland revaluation raises home values an average 45%
Residential tax bills are expected to increase an average of 18% to 20%, shifting some of the tax burden from commercial property owners to homeowners.
Affordable housing proposal in town center divides Cape Elizabeth
The Szanton Co. wants to build a four-story, 49-unit affordable housing project next door to the Town Hall and overlooking the new Village Green.
Portland’s prized Candelabra Tree under assault by browntail moth caterpillars
One of Maine’s largest and most beloved trees, the stalwart of Deering Oaks is struggling against the defoliation and drought that plague many of the state’s trees.
Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to ‘a new normal,’ knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Portland
The busy road was closed for several hours while a reconstruction team investigated the crash.