Kelley Bouchard

Staff Writer

Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the state’s leading business organizations. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, immigration, education, transportation, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.

Maine

Multiple crashes snarl Friday evening highway traffic near Portland

by Kelley Bouchard July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

The Maine Turnpike Authority reported several vehicle collisions slowing down the evening commute and weekend traffic.

Maine, News

Fireworks set off alarms in Scarborough after truckloads of debris found on beach

by Kelley Bouchard July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

A town official says new tactics are needed to prevent the illegal practice, which can threaten wildlife and the ocean.

Maine

Second water main break fixed near Cash Corner in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

One traffic lane was closed while Portland Water District crews repaired the second break this week on Main Street near the Broadway intersection.

Maine

Two-day fix of broken water main in South Portland is completed

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Workers are expected to repave the excavated area, near 380 Main St., in the next day or two.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Cape Elizabeth police investigate Oakhurst area burglaries

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2018July 6, 2018

Two residents report interrupting intruders, apparently before anything could be stolen.

Business, Maine, News

South Portland wary of CMP plan to expand Fore River substation

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2018July 4, 2018

City officials are concerned about potential public health, environmental and visual impacts of a Central Maine Power Co. plan to expand the waterfront substation.

Business, Maine, News

South Portland moves forward with $1.2 million plan for bigger, better Portland Street Pier

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

City councilors opt for the least expensive of four redevelopment options to better support commercial fishing and aquaculture at the city-owned pier.