A ceremony will recall the 1855 melee and draw attention to its connections to Evergreen Cemetery.
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.
Maine Women’s Fund honors those who have made a difference
A transgender teen, the CEO of WEX and shoe store chain Lamey Wellehan are among those recognized.
Legislation says Maine’s home care workers deserve better pay
With wages stuck for years at about $9 an hour, demand rising and jobs going unfilled, lawmakers set a target of $15.
Disabled, seniors competing for scarce housing in South Portland
With more demand from both groups comes shrinking apartment options for low-income elderly and unease in living near the young adults.
Peaks Island woman won’t blame beaver who bit her
Animal lover Barbara Filipos was trying to prevent her dog from tangling with the 40-pound rodent.
King, Collins: Drone hostage deaths warrant ‘exhaustive’ review
Obama says the January counterterrorism mission ‘did take out dangerous members of al-Qaida.’
Maker of bread discovers a calling that nourishes the soul
Embracing the brick-oven traditions of his forebears, Mark Mickalide of Litchfield has a recipe for the good life.
Maker of bread discovers a calling that nourishes the soul
Embracing the brick-oven traditions of his forebears, Mark Mickalide of Litchfield has a recipe for the good life.
Collins to speak at conference on geriatrics in Portland
The Maine senator has promoted aging issues in her committee roles in Washington.
Scarborough River dredging to benefit boaters, bathers, birds
Officials laud an Indiana contractor for picking up where a prior operator fell short.