The man, who was found in York, had been reported missing and was feared to be suicidal.
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
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.
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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.
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‘Portland, Prohibition & Evergreen’ event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground
A ceremony will recall the 1855 melee and draw attention to its connections to Evergreen Cemetery.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
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.