After global disruptions in the marketplace last fall, so-called ‘wish-cycling’ has driven up municipal waste disposal fees.
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.
South Portland faces second challenge to short-term rental rules
Resident Michael Frabotta has taken out a petition calling for the City Council to repeal or send to referendum the retooled ordinances approved this week for Airbnb-style rentals.
South Portland residents balk at CMP plan to expand substation
City officials urge Central Maine Power Co. representatives to move the substation and consider non-transmission alternatives.
Story of Paris Hill man connects Maine to ‘complexities’ of slave trade
Torn from his family in Africa, Pedro Tovookan Parris spent the last years of his short life in rural Maine. His journey is a tragic and revealing story of antebellum America.
Multiple crashes snarl Friday evening highway traffic near Portland
The Maine Turnpike Authority reported several vehicle collisions slowing down the evening commute and weekend traffic.
Fireworks set off alarms in Scarborough after truckloads of debris found on beach
A town official says new tactics are needed to prevent the illegal practice, which can threaten wildlife and the ocean.
South Portland wary of CMP plan to expand Fore River substation
City officials are concerned about potential public health, environmental and visual impacts of a Central Maine Power Co. plan to expand the waterfront substation.
Maine’s Djiboutian community celebrates culture in Lewiston
Maine’s small but growing Djiboutian population marks the 41st anniversary of Djibouti’s independence from France.
Bowdoin graduates are behind $20 million Facebook fundraiser for immigrants
Charlotte and Dave Willner started the viral effort after seeing a photo of a crying child who reminded them of their own daughter.
Scarborough names interim high school principal after months of turmoil
Susan Ketch, an assistant principal at the high school, will replace David Creech in the post for the 2018-19 school year.