Sponsored by Rep. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, L.D. 2033 would force terminal owners to remove tanks and contamination if they shut down petroleum facilities from South Portland to Searsport.
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.
State mistakenly doubled property-tax relief checks to some Mainers
The Maine treasurer’s office has mailed nearly 310,000 property tax refund checks since Jan. 6, and it’s counting on honest homeowners to return any duplicates.
Portland program will link recent immigrants with experienced peers
Part of a growing national network, the Natural Helpers will have people who immigrated years ago help more recent arrivals navigate their new community.
Saddleback buyers seek loan from Maine Rural Development Authority
Arctaris, a Boston firm, also wants loan insurance from the Finance Authority of Maine in a $6.5 million deal to reopen the ski resort.
Condition unknown of woman injured in Standish crash that killed husband, son
The Dec. 28 crash near the Windham town line killed 8-year-old Owen Oates and his father, Vincent Oates.
In 19th century, Maine’s statehood became inevitable
In this bicentennial year, a crowded schedule of events highlights history and identity as the state celebrates its 200th birthday.
Judge approves settlement in EPA lawsuit over Global oil tanks in South Portland
U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby says the public’s objections to the settlement may be valid, but they weren’t enough to make him reject the deal.
Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall
The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that’s before the City Council.
Record-setting rainfall swells rivers, floods roads across southern Maine
A total of 3.37 inches is recorded at Portland International Jetport, breaking the previous Dec. 14 record of 1.74 inches, set in 1917.
Kurdish Mainers dismayed over Trump’s withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria
Though small in number, they express fear and concern for their kinsmen who are under Turkish attack.