Dhalac, an experienced social worker, got more than two-thirds of the vote in the race against longtime local business owner Donald ‘Cookie’ Cook.
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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Lawsuit threat looms over South Portland’s short-term rental rules
While city officials prepare to enforce new short-term rental regulations starting Jan. 1, some operators appear to be taking 2019 reservations for unhosted stays that will be illegal in residential zones.
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Vape shop’s proximity to South Portland school riles parents, educators
The shop is operating legally across the street from Mahoney Middle School, but some say it sends the wrong message to schoolchildren.
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Damage to South Portland fire truck blamed on lack of attention, training
City officials are still waiting to learn whether the brand new $1.1 million ladder truck is a total loss and how much of it will be covered by insurance.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Scarborough hospice project receives major donation
Construction is set to start next spring on a hospice center that will address growing demand for end-of-life care in southern Maine.
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Scarborough Middle School gets STEM grant from pharmaceutical group
Biddeford Middle School and Windham High School also will receive grants to support science, technology, engineering and math programs.
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South Portland assistant principal wins state recognition
Kimberlee Bennett has been named the 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for grades 9-12 by the Maine Principals’ Association.
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Cost of South Portland pier project rises with projected sea level
Replacing, rather than repairing, the Portland Street Pier would cost at least $1.8 million, but it would help ensure the facility’s long-term viability amid rising tides in the warming Atlantic.
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South Portland inaugurates newly elected councilors, school board members
Incoming Mayor Claude Morgan invites residents to reach out to older neighbors and make 2019 the ‘Year of the Senior Citizen in South Portland.’
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South Portland citywide special election draws 2 candidates for District 5 seat
Donald Cook and Deqa Dhalac are running for a City Council seat that represents the west side of South Portland.