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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PublishedJune 25, 2015
Massachusetts man who triggered Maine search is charged with concocting story
The man, who was found in York, had been reported missing and was feared to be suicidal.
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PublishedJune 19, 2015
Tenants of condemned Westbrook house are homeless, struggling
The building’s owner blames squirrels, but tenants say they complained for months about multiple life-threatening code violations at 158-160 Brackett St. before contacting city officials.
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PublishedJune 18, 2015
Pope’s plea on climate ‘crisis’ applauded by some Mainers
But others question his call for bold action after he explains the science and criticizes a ‘throwaway culture.’
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PublishedJune 9, 2015
South Portland hotel wants to install solar array
A zoning change would allow the Howard Johnson Hotel to build the solar project and save an estimated $53,000 per year on electricity costs.
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PublishedJune 4, 2015
ACLU of Maine honors South Portland, Lewiston high school students
Three students who defended the right not to pledge allegiance in South Portland and four students who hung a ‘Black Lives Matter’ poster in Lewiston High School receive the organization’s Baldwin Award.
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PublishedJune 1, 2015
‘Portland, Prohibition & Evergreen’ event will recall Rum Riot, help burial ground
A ceremony will recall the 1855 melee and draw attention to its connections to Evergreen Cemetery.
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PublishedMay 19, 2015
Maine Women’s Fund honors those who have made a difference
A transgender teen, the CEO of WEX and shoe store chain Lamey Wellehan are among those recognized.
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PublishedMay 18, 2015
Legislation says Maine’s home care workers deserve better pay
With wages stuck for years at about $9 an hour, demand rising and jobs going unfilled, lawmakers set a target of $15.
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PublishedMay 4, 2015
Disabled, seniors competing for scarce housing in South Portland
With more demand from both groups comes shrinking apartment options for low-income elderly and unease in living near the young adults.
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PublishedApril 28, 2015
Peaks Island woman won’t blame beaver who bit her
Animal lover Barbara Filipos was trying to prevent her dog from tangling with the 40-pound rodent.
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