L.D. 398 would legally define farmworkers as employees, making them eligible for the state minimum wage and protecting them from some overtime requirements.
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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Vacation rentals slow in Maine, pushing down prices for summer travelers
In a stark change from recent years, the market is saturated with summer getaway options and short-term rental properties. The weather is only one factor.
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Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband
More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine’s share is the largest of any state in New England.
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Pratt & Whitney to ramp up jet engine program, potentially adding hundreds of jobs in North Berwick
The company is more than doubling the size of its upgrade team in preparation to redesign the F-135 engine.
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Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
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A mother-daughter love story rooted in Maine
With the help of her daughter in Los Angeles, a 73-year-old mom in South Portland finds a deeper understanding of modern relationships.
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Portland man’s family escapes violent conflict in Sudan
Now El-Fadel Arbab must raise money to bring his wife and 2 sons from Saudi Arabia to Maine.
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Maine native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star
Morgan MacLeod designed the computer model that helped astronomers study the recent discovery, and what they believe might happen to Earth in about 5 billion years.
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Bug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland
Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but opponents say it’s unnecessary, short-sighted and possibly illegal.
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Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.