New offerings include a seasonal route to Raleigh-Durham and one-stop, no-plane-change service to Jacksonville.
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.
Acadia National Park numbers were down in 2023 for second year in a row
But the Bar Harbor area is still benefiting from a post-pandemic tourism boom and working to address visitor congestion during peak season.
Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that’s set to end April 30.
Gov. Mills honors 4 Maine businesses for excellence
The 2023 Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence went to firms committed to their communities and their employees.
State web portal now open for filing Maine personal income tax returns
Maine Revenue Services is offering free webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the online portal to file, pay and manage state income tax returns.
Washington state lawsuit throws wrench into planned Kroger-Albertsons merger
The impact is unclear as federal regulators continue their review and Kroger extends the timeline to complete its takeover of Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
There’s no offseason for Maine farmers as they strive to survive the winter months
In a challenging landscape for the mostly family-run operations, many use the winter months to enhance their survival, finding ways to boost production or diversifying what they offer.
New 3-year transportation plan includes $4.74 billion in projects and investments
State officials say the plan provides significant investment in Maine’s roads and bridges while also moving forward on initiatives to combat climate change.
Maine State Police identify victims in double fatal crash in Washington County
A sedan carrying 2 people crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a loaded logging truck on Route 9 in Township 30, police say.
Plan to replace South Portland’s fishing shacks gathers steam
People as far away as Florida and Texas have donated thousands already to rebuild the historic fishing shacks at Fisherman’s Point.