A proposed fire code amendment would prohibit most companies from developing propane facilities in the city, but it wouldn’t block Pan Am Railways.
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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Rehumanizing the immigrant experience in Maine
The Maine Historical Society’s latest exhibit, which opens Friday, weaves together the shared experiences of new Mainers over four centuries.
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Annual survey shows Portland’s problem of homelessness by the numbers
This year’s tally, which won’t be available for a few days, includes anyone who spent Wednesday night outdoors or in a shelter.
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Mainers reflect on pursuing Martin Luther King’s vision of a ‘beloved community’
After a tumultuous year, some prominent African-Americans see the need to call out racism and triumph over hate with love.
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New, racy restaurant near Maine Mall may test local sensibilities
Server/entertainers wear scanty Scottish-themed ‘costumes’ at Tilted Kilt, but some say that’s their choice, and the owner says there’s much more to the experience.
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Mainers take cold dip at Old Orchard Beach for Special Olympics
The Lobster Dip, held at The Brunswick, raises about $110,000 for the Maine chapter.
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Yacht built in East Boothbay wins prestigious 628-mile Australian race
The monohull Comanche and its crew conquer difficult conditions to finish first.
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Warm days could give birth to winter-moth nightmare on Maine coast
Unseasonable weather is giving the nonnative insect plenty of time to reproduce before its caterpillars wreak havoc next spring.
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Automated bomb threats cause evacuations at Wal-Marts in Maine
The threats were reported Saturday night in Scarborough, Biddeford, Falmouth, Windham, Waterville and other communities, but no bombs were found, authorities say.
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Salvage team raises fishing boat that sank off Stonington
Divers used air-filled devices to refloat the 42-foot Marley Gabriela before it was towed to Billings Diesel & Marine.