People in Woodfords Corner are worried about the safety of motorists driving around the gates and detouring onto narrow residential side streets.
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 inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support
Maine’s independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine’s 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way
Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court
Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Trump has some Canadians rethinking their Maine vacation plans
Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Part of L.L.Bean flagship store torn down as part of $50M renovations
The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Solar farm proposal in South Portland raises neighborhood alarm
Residents worry recent tree cutting by the Portland jetport is just the beginning of problems related to development on property owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hannaford says delayed credit card charges are unrelated to cyber issue
Maine’s largest supermarket chain suddenly charged a South Portland man for a purchase he made 2 months earlier.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland market Fresh Approach at risk of closing after SNAP benefits sting
The owners of the neighborhood institution missed the first payment on a $5,700 fine for selling non-food items to a SNAP compliance agent.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.