Kelley Bouchard

Portland Press Herald

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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Published
April 23, 2015

King, Collins: Drone hostage deaths warrant ‘exhaustive’ review

Obama says the January counterterrorism mission ‘did take out dangerous members of al-Qaida.’
Published
April 19, 2015

Maker of bread discovers a calling that nourishes the soul

Embracing the brick-oven traditions of his forebears, Mark Mickalide of Litchfield has a recipe for the good life.
Published
April 19, 2015

Maker of bread discovers a calling that nourishes the soul

Embracing the brick-oven traditions of his forebears, Mark Mickalide of Litchfield has a recipe for the good life.
Published
April 6, 2015

Collins to speak at conference on geriatrics in Portland

The Maine senator has promoted aging issues in her committee roles in Washington.
Published
April 6, 2015

Scarborough River dredging to benefit boaters, bathers, birds

Officials laud an Indiana contractor for picking up where a prior operator fell short.
Published
April 1, 2015

South Portland High faculty approves new Pledge of Allegiance procedure

The faculty’s approval ends several months of controversy over an effort by three students to make it clear that participation in the pledge is optional under the law.
Published
March 29, 2015

For seniors, a high-end  boom in rental housing

But as affordable options lag far behind, the surge stands in stark contrast to the dire need for subsidized units in Maine.
Published
March 29, 2015

For seniors, a high-end  boom in Maine rental housing

But as affordable options lag far behind, the surge stands in stark contrast to the dire need for subsidized units in Maine.
Published
March 9, 2015

Belfast student sits silent for pledge, gets sent to principal

A national group says the boy had personal and religious reasons for not wanting to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The superintendent says he was copying South Portland students who have stressed that the pledge is optional.
Published
March 9, 2015

Mission to communist island: Maine group to forge ties with Cuba’s Jews

Members will see how the faith is faring and cultural highlights in a visit made more exciting by renewed diplomatic relations.