Cynthia Huggins’ retirement is one of several major leadership changes recently announced by system Chancellor James Page.
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.
LePage ‘ready and waiting’ to back initiatives for elderly
The governor advised House Speaker Mark Eves to discuss his newly unveiled proposals with the Maine State Housing Authority.
Maine House speaker plans measures to help seniors keep their homes
Rep. Mark Eves will announce bills that call for affordable housing for seniors in every part of the state.
Maine panel to consider response to ocean acidification
The commission formed by the Legislature will hold its first meeting Friday at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole.
Maine seniors, low-income residents to get bigger tax credit
The increased Property Tax Fairness Credit, approved by lawmakers this year, takes effect Friday.
Maine nursing homes applaud effort to fund Medicaid reimbursements
But for some, like Pittsfield Rehab and Nursing, the measure is too little too late.
South Portland approves law barring tar sands oil
The final vote is 6-1 in favor of the controversial ordinance, which may be challenged in court or at the polls in the fall.
Beef processors face new rule aimed at preventing illnesses
The plan would fix deficiencies in tracing the source of contamination, a problem identified by the Press Herald after a Hannaford recall in 2011.
In Maine, an acceptance of Facebook intrusions
The social media site may have crossed the line with its manipulation of news feeds, but users aren’t surprised.
Restoration of L.L. Bean’s former home up for review in Freeport
The project would return the property to its early-1900s appearance.