For Councilor Claude Morgan, being mayor in 2019 is part of serving the community he views as family.
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
Scarborough approves tax deal for developers to build new downtown at the Downs
The local developers would be reimbursed as much as $81 million in property taxes to help pay for roads and other infrastructure.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough sees chance to refocus with superintendent stepping down
Julie Kukenberger, who was involved in several months of controversy, says she will continue to lead the school district in advance of her departure next summer.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
South Portland middle school project needs zoning change
Parts of the proposed building would be four stories tall, exceeding the 35-foot limit in the surrounding Thornton Heights residential neighborhood.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland announces 5 business award winners
The winners – which include the South Portland House of Pizza – will be honored Nov. 28 for enhancing the community.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland housing projects win critical state financing
Subsidized apartment buildings planned by Avesta Housing and the South Portland Housing Authority move closer to construction dates.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland neighborhood plan wins state, regional awards
The West End master plan, approved by the City Council last year, has already been ‘a driving force for real-time change.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cacoulidis family sells waterfront land once envisioned as site for hotel and conference center
The Portland company buying the 30 acres next to Bug Light Park says it hasn’t decided how to develop it.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Many apply, few are chosen as finalists to become Maine’s next Episcopal bishop
A replacement for Bishop Stephen Lane, who is retiring next year, will be selected in February from five remaining candidates at a statewide electing convention in Bangor.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
South Portland council picks mayor for 2019
A longtime city councilor and former mayor, Claude Morgan is the unanimous pick of his fellow councilors.