A day after Gov. Janet Mills said the state was told it would receive a third of the doses it expected, spokespeople for Sens. Collins and King wouldn’t say what Maine’s senators are doing to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the vaccine.
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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Maine hospitals preparing for rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
Hospital systems across the state are lining up ultra-cold freezers and preparing to vaccinate staff and other community members within weeks, but some Mainers may not be vaccinated until later next year.
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Winter moths may be losing battle with parasitoid flies in Cape Elizabeth
The town’s tree warden and local land trust didn’t band trees against the invasive winter moth, taking an ‘observational year’ to see if recent parasitoid fly releases are working.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Future of The Downs takes shape as racing era ends
Despite some pandemic-related delays, the $621 million mixed-use redevelopment of Scarborough Downs is well into its second phase of residential construction, building a light industrial park and planning a long-desired town center.
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South Portland surveys residents on city’s COVID-19 response
Municipal officials want residents to rate the pandemic response so far and indicate what more needs to be done.
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Gov. Mills plans nation’s 1st floating offshore wind farm dedicated to research
The cluster of turbines 20 to 40 miles offshore would be used to study how to make the technology compatible with fishing and wildlife in the Gulf of Maine.
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Mainers fear for loved ones in embattled Tigray region of Ethiopia
Ethiopian immigrants and their families are calling on U.S. officials here and abroad to intervene.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
South Portland school superintendent announces pending departure
Ken Kunin, who became superintendent in 2015, will leave the job in June.
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Cape Elizabeth moves forward with solar project on capped landfill
The 7-acre installation is expected to generate $2.1 million in electricity savings and income over 20 years.
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Cape Elizabeth moves to tame short-term rentals in residential zones
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to strengthen regulations that some say now favor nonresidents.