The statewide gathering on Sept. 15 will address a variety of challenges facing the oldest state, including shortages in health care, housing and transportation.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150th anniversary in Maine
While their numbers are depleted, their legacy of compassion and community service endures at Mercy Hospital, Saint Joseph’s College, Catherine McAuley High School and across the state.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine long-jump star Kate Hall to testify about diabetes at congressional hearing
Hall, invited by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, will speak at a Senate Committee on Aging hearing.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine House Speaker Mark Eves to attend White House Conference on Aging
Eves will spotlight the Maine Legislature’s efforts to help older Mainers live more independent, healthy and secure lives.
Posted inNews, Politics
Collins introduces legislation to help family caregivers
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act would create a coordinated, national strategy to support family caregivers.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Massachusetts man who triggered Maine search is charged with concocting story
The man, who was found in York, had been reported missing and was feared to be suicidal.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Tenants of condemned Westbrook house are homeless, struggling
The building’s owner blames squirrels, but tenants say they complained for months about multiple life-threatening code violations at 158-160 Brackett St. before contacting city officials.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pope’s plea on climate ‘crisis’ applauded by some Mainers
But others question his call for bold action after he explains the science and criticizes a ‘throwaway culture.’
Posted inBusiness, News
South Portland hotel wants to install solar array
A zoning change would allow the Howard Johnson Hotel to build the solar project and save an estimated $53,000 per year on electricity costs.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
ACLU of Maine honors South Portland, Lewiston high school students
Three students who defended the right not to pledge allegiance in South Portland and four students who hung a ‘Black Lives Matter’ poster in Lewiston High School receive the organization’s Baldwin Award.