Nonstop service from Portland International Jetport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport is scheduled to begin next June.
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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Downeaster pitches fare increases for the first time in 5 years
The plan to raise certain fares $2 to $10 comes as ridership has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels.
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Storm-related power outages expected to mount overnight
More than 2,200 customers in coastal Maine counties were without power early Saturday night.
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Maine delegation breathes a collective sigh of relief as shutdown is averted
All four members of the delegation voted in favor of the stopgap spending measure to avoid shutting down the government.
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BIW to join Army partnership that provides jobs to veterans
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is set to sign an agreement Monday to join the Partnership for Your Success Program.
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Annual summit in Augusta convenes on issues facing older Mainers
The daylong gathering at the Augusta Civic Center also will honor several individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older Mainers.
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Collaboration at trade shows boosts Maine brands
Maine food and beverage producers and promoters are collaborating in national trade shows in the hope of finding more buyers, retailers and investors.
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CMP accused of overspending on storm recovery by $53.6 million
While Maine’s advocate for ratepayers says the utility exceeded staffing guidelines in 12 of 23 storms in 2022, the company says it spent the money to restore power more quickly and to avoid the criticism that has contributed to a referendum calling for a publicly owned utility.
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New state retirement program targets small-business employees
About 200,000 Maine workers who have long gone without employer-sponsored retirement savings plans soon will be able to save for their golden years through the Maine Retirement Investment Trust.
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Maine seaweed farming conference promotes sustainable growth
International experts share the best ways to promote the $6 billion global industry, including nearly 1 million pounds harvested from the Gulf of Maine.