Kelley Bouchard writes about what’s happening in Maine and beyond, with a focus on South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and other communities in Cumberland County. Her interests include housing, immigration, human rights, history, aging issues, sustainability, the environment and the untold story. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. Before joining the staff of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in 1998, she was a reporter for 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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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
Pope’s policy on same-sex blessings met with welcome in Maine, but there are questions
Some Catholics say it’s further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2023
Families still without power rely on generators, neighbors and creativity
Total outages statewide as of Friday afternoon stood at just over 17,800.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2023
Widespread flooding spreads misery across Maine
In Casco, residents in low-lying areas struggle to protect their homes and keep possessions from floating away after the Crooked River overflows its banks.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Holiday travelers up more than 6% this year at Portland jetport
Wednesday is expected to be the busiest day of the 2-week period ending Jan. 3.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign places vets in well-paid jobs
The 2023 campaign surpassed the goal of 100 hires in 100 days set by Mills administration.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Portland residents ask jetport to increase parking without paving over woodland
Portland International Jetport officials presented the surface parking proposal as it enters the public review process.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition
The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland’s tree canopy as priorities for his administration.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Ambassadors to bring expert insight on Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Maine
The World Affairs Council of Maine will host a panel discussion with three retired U.S. ambassadors who have deep experience in the Middle East.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2023
Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Albertsons owns 19 Shaw’s stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Lincolnville-Islesboro ferry terminals to get $7.1 million upgrade
Built in 1959, the terminals must be modernized to accommodate a new hybrid-electric ferry expected in 2027.
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