The shop is operating legally across the street from Mahoney Middle School, but some say it sends the wrong message to schoolchildren.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the state’s leading business organizations. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, immigration, education, transportation, 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, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
Posted inMaine, News
Damage to South Portland fire truck blamed on lack of attention, training
City officials are still waiting to learn whether the brand new $1.1 million ladder truck is a total loss and how much of it will be covered by insurance.
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Scarborough hospice project receives major donation
Construction is set to start next spring on a hospice center that will address growing demand for end-of-life care in southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Scarborough Middle School gets STEM grant from pharmaceutical group
Biddeford Middle School and Windham High School also will receive grants to support science, technology, engineering and math programs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland assistant principal wins state recognition
Kimberlee Bennett has been named the 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for grades 9-12 by the Maine Principals’ Association.
Posted inMaine, News
Cost of South Portland pier project rises with projected sea level
Replacing, rather than repairing, the Portland Street Pier would cost at least $1.8 million, but it would help ensure the facility’s long-term viability amid rising tides in the warming Atlantic.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
South Portland’s incoming mayor aims to mend rift over rentals
For Councilor Claude Morgan, being mayor in 2019 is part of serving the community he views as family.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
South Portland citywide special election draws 2 candidates for District 5 seat
Donald Cook and Deqa Dhalac are running for a City Council seat that represents the west side of South Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inMaine, 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.