Of all the states, Maine has the oldest population and the largest number of age-friendly community groups striving to meet the needs of older 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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Saddleback buyers seek loan from Maine Rural Development Authority
Arctaris, a Boston firm, also wants loan insurance from the Finance Authority of Maine in a $6.5 million deal to reopen the ski resort.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Condition unknown of woman injured in Standish crash that killed husband, son
The Dec. 28 crash near the Windham town line killed 8-year-old Owen Oates and his father, Vincent Oates.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Scarborough Leader, Schools and Education, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough teachers rally for contract; Bernie Sanders sends letter of support
Working without a contract since September, Scarborough teachers are pushing for improved working conditions that school officials say are ‘good-faith disagreements.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Scarborough teachers’ contract dispute gets national visibility via Bernie Sanders tweet
The Democratic presidential candidate supports the local and state teachers’ unions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
First baby born at Maine Medical Center arrives 24 minutes into new year
Eleen Mustafa Aldulaimi was the first baby born at the Portland hospital, followed soon after by Benson Steven Rodney Farley, born in Presque Isle.
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
In 19th century, Maine’s statehood became inevitable
In this bicentennial year, a series of ambitious events highlights history and identity as the state celebrates its 200th birthday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Neighbors of ‘the piggery’ in South Portland raise concerns about planned condo complex
They worry about the loss of open space and worsening drainage problems if Skip Lucarelli builds 36 units on land known for its historical use.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Judge approves settlement in EPA lawsuit over Global oil tanks in South Portland
U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby says the public’s objections to the settlement may be valid, but they weren’t enough to make him reject the deal.
Posted inLocal & State, News
After 44 years, she reunites with her mother, halfway across the globe
Separated during Operation Babylift, Leigh Boughton Small travels from Scarborough to Vietnam looking for answers and a deeper understanding of herself and her anguished mom.