Chris Bouchard

Kennebec Journal

Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.

Latest

Published
July 25, 2021

Kennebec Land Trust plans to purchase, permanently conserve 120 acres in Fayette

The land has been owned by the Hewett family since 1965.
Published
July 21, 2021

Readfield kicking off food recycling program Saturday

A total of 500 high quality composting buckets will be available during the event, which will also feature a food drive for the Maranacook Food Pantry.
Published
July 18, 2021

Hallowell Food Pantry director reflects on starting job amid pandemic

Vicky Gabrion began working for the pantry in late January, after 22 years as a school nurse for the Maranacook Area Schools.
Published
July 17, 2021

Musician Martin Swinger left lasting impact in Maine and beyond

In Maine, Swinger was well-known for hosting and producing the cable TV music show, ‘ALIVE! From Johnson Hall,’ for nine years in Gardiner.
Published
July 13, 2021

Residents weigh in on equity, access in Hallowell

A group tasked with identifying areas of improvement for inclusion, diversity, equity and access within the city presented its report to the Hallowell City Council Monday night.
Published
July 11, 2021

Hallowell Pride Alliance to host 2nd parade Saturday

“Many people are eager to return to celebrating together. We encourage anyone that wants to participate to show up and join us,” the vice president of the Hallowell Pride Alliance said.
Published
July 8, 2021

Hallowell officials to consider renewing TIF agreement for Ice Vault

Mayor George Lapointe said the city has not set a date for a public hearing on the agreement, and it is not on the agenda for the July 12 Hallowell City Council meeting.
Published
July 5, 2021

Proposed dam fix could save Litchfield an estimated $150,000

A proposal will be brought to selectmen on July 12, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
Published
July 4, 2021

Four COVID-19 vaccination clinics set for Kennebec, Somerset counties

MaineGeneral Health to offer the mobile clinics this month in Norridgewock, Albion, Clinton and China.
Published
July 1, 2021

MaineGeneral discontinues Augusta’s COVID-19 mass vaccination site

MaineGeneral will continue working with camps, schools and businesses, as well as establishing pop-up clinics in communities with lower than average vaccination rates, to provide vaccinations.