Three students plan to again seek the faculty’s approval for a new introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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South Portland weighs proposal for liquid propane gas facility
City officials say NGL’s proposed storage and distribution facility would improve the way the gas is now handled at Rigby Yard.
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Hospice project gives students rare insight into the end of life
The University of New England offers an unusually immersive care experience with patients facing death and dying.
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Hospice project gives students rare insight into the end of life
The University of New England offers an unusually immersive care experience with patients facing death and dying.
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LePage and head of Maine housing authority oppose bond for senior housing
Both issue statements against a bipartisan initiative that would build 1,000 units of much-needed senior housing statewide.
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South Portland looks to Boston law firm to defend crude-oil ban
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.
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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.