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
June 30, 2021

Fayette residents approve $3.05 million budget at Town Meeting

In addition to the spending plan, voters chose representatives for the Board of Selectmen and School Committee.
Published
June 25, 2021

Hallowell appoints new city manager

Gary Lamb, who is currently town administrator in Waterboro, will begin his Hallowell tenure Aug. 9.
Published
June 23, 2021

Fayette residents to elect officials, approve budgets at June 29 Town Meeting

Despite a large spending increase, Fayette Town Manager Mark Robinson said officials anticipate a similar mill rate to last year with the use of undesignated funds.
Published
June 22, 2021

Hallowell library window panels destroyed by vandalism

It was unclear when the vandalism occurred, but it likely took place sometime over the weekend, a Hubbard Free Library official said.
Published
June 21, 2021

Monmouth Fair to be first in state after 2020 lockdown

The 2021 Monmouth Fair will feature four days of events, rides and activities, starting Wednesday.
Published
June 21, 2021

MaineGeneral looks to set up mobile vaccination clinics in Kennebec, Somerset counties

The health care provider has contacted 17 communities that reportedly have lower-than-average COVID-19 vaccination rates or are adjacent to communities with below-average rates.
Published
June 20, 2021

Litchfield fire chief retiring after more than half-century of service to the town

Stan Labbe has served on town’s Fire Department for about 55 years, nearly 40 as chief.
Published
June 17, 2021

Mount Vernon officials anticipating flat budget

Town Treasurer Kerry Casey said the 2021-2022 spending plan increased by approximately $40,000 — or less than 1% — from the current $4.84 million budget.
Published
June 16, 2021

Litchfield moving forward with Woodbury Pond Dam repair

Short-term repair estimates for the initial phase of work range from $79,500 to $142,000, and could be completed by late summer.
Published
June 15, 2021

Litchfield residents approve $2.8 million budget

While town spending is increasing by 25%, Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says increased revenues and anticipated added state funding for schools will keep the property tax rate about the same.