The Risbaras and the Michauds say they can build the mixed-use village center town leaders want, but they’ll need as much as $80 million to make it happen.
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.
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Aziz Ansari tests the waters in sold-out Portland shows
The award-winning comedian woos the crowd with new material in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.
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Sisters of Mercy in Greater Portland celebrate jubilee anniversaries
The eight are among 78 members of the Northeast Community who have at least 50 years of service.
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South Portland house fire was accidental, electrical, officials say
Tuesday’s blaze at 12 Calais St. was contained to the second floor but caused significant smoke and water damage to the first floor.
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Morning fire damages South Portland home
The Cape-style house on Calais Street had working smoke detectors, but the residents discovered the fire before an alarm went off, fire officials said.
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Scarborough considers tax break to develop village center at the Downs
Town officials say redevelopment of Scarborough Downs could be the most important deal the town will ever consider and there are public forums tonight and Wednesday.
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Cape Elizabeth council rejects waterfront lawsuit settlement
Several of the councilors said preserving public access to the shoreline is a principle worth defending.
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South Portland city councilor resigns, says ‘culture’ must change
Adrian Dowling did not cite a reason for his resignation over the weekend but had faced criticism after a tense City Council meeting last week.
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Seniors’ quality of life on a shaky foundation
Unspent housing bonds. Fewer resources for dementia. Stigma surrounding food stamps. Less emphasis on home care. Five years after ‘The Challenge of Our Age’ series investigated problems faced by older adults in Maine, it’s clear the state still has immense work to do.
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Community volunteers help seniors in Harpswell and other Maine towns
Harpswell Aging at Home is one of about 100 grassroots initiatives across Maine that are helping seniors remain in their homes and stay connected to their communities.