The Town Council agreed to renew the hotel’s operating license if the owner transitioned away from temporary housing.
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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Council on Aging aims to end ageism in Maine in 10 years
Discrimination based on age is holding people back, diminishing health outcomes and hurting Maine’s economy, the organization says.
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New tax stabilization program for older Mainers gets off to rocky start
The work of answering questions and verifying applications is falling to municipal assessors on top of their regular duties.
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Maine delegation reacts to China’s latest moves
The lawmakers condemned China’s military exercises near Taiwan in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit this week.
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Maine reports one COVID-19 death, 139 hospitalized statewide
Nineteen of the patients were in critical care Saturday, continuing a trend seen in Maine of fewer virus patients with severe illness.
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Police identify girl, 9, killed by falling tree at Standish campground
Hallie Oldham died after a large pine tree fell on the roof of the car she was sitting in.
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Juvenile suspect charged with murder in death of Mount Vernon teen
A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.
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New tax relief program for older Mainers surprises, concerns many
Pitched as a property tax stabilization program, it will allow some homeowners to freeze the amount of their annual tax bills.
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MaineHealth gets $1.2 million federal grant for overdose prevention
The statewide overdose and infection prevention program will increase drug treatment and screenings with a focus on harm reduction among syringe users.
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Wardens step up boating patrols during July 4th weekend
The Maine Warden Service will be enforcing boating laws, looking for intoxicated operators and educating about invasive species in waterways.