The City Council will decide whether to hire Foley Hoag to represent it in a lawsuit challenging the Clear Skies ordinance it passed in July.
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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Report: Maine’s need for affordable senior housing is growing
A study finds there was a shortage of nearly 9,000 units of affordable housing available to low-income older people in 2012.
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Maine official to testify to Congress about schemes targeting seniors
Judith Shaw is expected to tell a Senate panel about Maine’s Senior$afe collaboration.
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Thief makes off with a turtle and a hare from Maine Audubon collection
Also taken was a red fox pelt, and all are part of a ‘hard to come by’ scientific collection used for education.
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Social media trending in municipal government
Local officials find it might be the most efficient way to inform residents about everything from trash collection to public safety.
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Panel at immigration forum agrees: Maine needs newcomers
Portland Mayor Michael Brennan says the state must welcome immigrants to beef up its aging workforce.
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Maine volunteers haven’t given up on Haiti
Progress is slow, but there’s reason for hope at Portland-based Konbit Sante five years after the country was devastated by an earthquake.
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Embattled Portland landlord allowed to evict 10 tenants
Meanwhile, Gregory Nisbet is sued by the parents of a Noyes Street fire victim.
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Off and running, Mainers strengthen their resolve at the gym
Many start the new year with a commitment to staying or getting fit, making Planet Fitness in Portland a busy place.
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Scarborough Land Trust preserves ‘amazing’ 135 acres
Conservationists finalize a deal for the Benjamin Farm property, a project 15 years in the works.