It’s to coordinate a health insurance exchange, which Gov. LePage has previously sworn not to implement.
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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State job posting for insurance exchange manager has many scratching heads
Gov. Paul LePage claimed state wouldn’t participate in Affordable Care Act exchange, but job description appears to describe exactly that.
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President of Spurwink Services to step down after 13 years
PORTLAND — Spurwink Services, one of Maine’s largest mental health care and special education providers, will soon be seeking new leadership.
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Spurwink president announces departure plans
After 13 years, Dawn Stiles will leave Maine to take a job in Florida, where she has a home.
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Maine ER nurse aiding Superstorm Sandy victims at makeshift Bronx medical shelter
For Steve Moody, it’s a high compliment that puts more than week of hard work in treacherous conditions into crystal-clear perspective.
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State reports first flu cases of the season
AUGUSTA — The first flu cases of the season were detected in Maine early last week, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
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Maine confirms first influenza cases of season
Cases of Influenza A were confirmed in Aroostook County, Penobscot County and Cumberland County.
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Freeport Exit 20 targeted for unusual upgrade
The proposed “diverging diamond interchange” would be the first in Maine.
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Longtime Freeport town manager retires this week
Dale Olmstead’s replacement, Peter Joseph, former town manager of Lincoln, N.H., started last month.
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Yarmouth Water District to pay fine for razing historic house
North Yarmouth agrees to accept $32,688 – the cost of a penalty plus legal fees.