It’s the first group to take action on goals that came out of a recent summit on aging issues that threaten the state with the oldest population.
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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Democrats square off in Senate District 25 primary
A Falmouth community volunteer has party endorsements, but a Yarmouth CEO says he has the experience necessary to help the state.
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Bowdoin College president says he’ll leave in 2015
Barry Mills will step down next year to pursue another ‘professional challenge.’
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Maine finance Commissioner H. Sawin Millett to retire
A public servant for nearly 55 years, he has helped Gov. LePage institute a variety of budget initiatives.
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LePage to attend inaugural event at UNE’s Morocco campus
The university welcomed 23 students at its new Tangier campus on Jan. 10.
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South Portland students produce ‘powerful’ video against abuse
Gov. LePage praises ‘Red Riots: Coaching Boys Into Men’ as part of his personal campaign to prevent ‘heinous crime against humanity.’
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Aging in Maine documentary tour to launch
The Camden film festival will screen the films statewide in an effort to engage audiences in discussion.
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Group releases ‘Blueprint for Action on Aging’ in Maine
The document recommends steps aimed at ensuring the state’s seniors have access to housing, transportation, health care and jobs.
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Senior$afe program to fight financial abuse of Maine elders
The training effort will help bank and credit union employees identify and stop financial exploitation of older people.
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NAACP Portland Branch hosts annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast
Former Secretary of Defense, U.S. Rep. and U.S. Sen. William Cohen of Maine will be the keynote speaker at the 33rd annual event, which will also honor former South African President Nelson Mandela.