The Welcome Corps will enlist private citizens to help resettle refugees but some wonder how it will interact with agencies that have been doing the work for decades.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maineโs 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.
MaineHousing will spend $21 million on winter, long-term shelter for Maine homeless
The state housing authority has issued RFPs to provide overnight warming shelters this winter, and other long-term solutions for next winter and beyond.
Massachusetts driver seriously injured in turnpike truck collision
The driver of a box truck rear-ended a fully loaded cement truck Thursday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery.
After 25 years, memories of epic ice storm still vivid
From the sound of snapping tree limbs to neighbors who shared food and heat to the unexpected joys of indoor camping, Mainers share a flood of memories about the Ice Storm of 1998.
End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.
Deadline is Thursday to apply for new property tax break for older Mainers
Homeowners must apply each year by Dec. 1 to freeze their tax bills under the new Property Tax Stabilization Program.
Nighttime road closures in Falmouth required for I-295 bridge projects
Full closures will be limited and detour routes will be clearly posted near the overpass replacements on Bucknam and Johnson roads.
Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage
The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.
UMaine to unveil world’s first bio-based 3D printed house
BioHome3D is being pitched as a potential solution to the housing crisis that could someday be used to build apartment complexes.
General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid
MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.