Jaime Higgins of the Scarborough police discusses her internal torment and what she learned about her brother after his stunning death a month ago.
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.
Donald Trump’s eldest to campaign in Maine
Donald Trump Jr. is scheduled to make stops in Lewiston, Auburn and Gray, WCSH-TV reports.
Cape Elizabeth’s rural character is major concern among Town Council candidates
Three candidates are running for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 8 town election.
This time, adventurous Maine pilot, 91, lands without the plane in Pittsfield
Attitude trumps loss of altitude as Steve Simonds of South Portland adds skydiving to his list of thrills.
Recovery community in Greater Portland hit hard by overdose death
A leader of the Scarborough Police Department’s Operation HOPE loses her brother to ‘this unforgiving disease.’
Family renews effort to develop sprawling site on South Portland waterfront
The 40-acre site near Bug Light Park is where John Cacoulidis once proposed a massive hotel and convention center with a cable-car system across Portland Harbor.
Loss of two dances doesn’t sit well with some South Portland students
One says many students are being punished for the behavior of a few, while others note that dances are key fundraisers for the prom.
Pingree to promote bill that would increase hospice training
Medical school faculty members and health care providers need to know more about palliative and hospice care as demand continues to rise, she says.
Hundreds will attend summit on aging in Augusta
The third annual event will highlight innovative strategies that individuals, organizations and communities are using to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Nebraska company starts building luxury 55-plus complex near Maine Mall
Sable Lodge will have a pharmacy, bank, hairdresser, gift shop, health club, movie theater and two restaurants offering 24-hour casual or fine dining.