Town officials hope to get suggestions for immediate changes in the wake of a fatal accident at the facility last week.
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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Maine, neighboring states confront aging challenges
Northern New England faces rising labor costs and faltering school systems because of ‘age imbalance,’ analysts warn.
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A Richmond veteran’s love story on patriot wheels
Larry Dearborn will drive his flag-painted limousine with his wife in the Richmond Veterans Day parade.
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Bill Maher, Angus King discuss Hickox, Ebola on HBO show
The Maine senator tells Maher he believes the United States must move from fear to education and let the response to Ebola be proportionate to the science.
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Cape Elizabeth tries to smooth feathers with ordinance restricting roosters
But a Farm Hill Road couple say they may fight the plan to stifle crowing that has divided their neighborhood.
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UMaine-Machias president to step down in December
Cynthia Huggins’ retirement is one of several major leadership changes recently announced by system Chancellor James Page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maine seniors, low-income residents to get bigger tax credit
The increased Property Tax Fairness Credit, approved by lawmakers this year, takes effect Friday.