Snowfall has been scant throughout much of the state so far this season. While some hold out hope that will change, others recognize winters of the past might never come back.
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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Wells man pleads guilty to attempted murder, other charges in attack on NYPD officers
Trevor Bickford, 20, was charged one year ago with attacking 3 New York City police officers with a machete near Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2022.
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Pingree, agriculture secretary discuss storm and climate impacts with Maine farmers, loggers
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a roundtable discussion in Portland in the wake of the Dec. 18 storm.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
$500,000 in grants available to bring remote workers to Maine
The funds are available to support local co-working spaces, attract remote workers and their employers, and strengthen Maine communities.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mills administration issues pay increases to child care workers
The new tiered salary supplement program acknowledges the importance of quality child care to Maine’s families, communities and economy.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Pope’s policy on same-sex blessings met with welcome in Maine, but there are questions
Some Catholics say it’s further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
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Families still without power rely on generators, neighbors and creativity
Total outages statewide as of Friday afternoon stood at just over 17,800.
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Widespread flooding spreads misery across Maine
In Casco, residents in low-lying areas struggle to protect their homes and keep possessions from floating away after the Crooked River overflows its banks.
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Holiday travelers up more than 6% this year at Portland jetport
Wednesday is expected to be the busiest day of the 2-week period ending Jan. 3.
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Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign places vets in well-paid jobs
The 2023 campaign surpassed the goal of 100 hires in 100 days set by Mills administration.