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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.
Municipal manager searches continue in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland
Cape Elizabeth officials are sifting through nearly 40 applications, while South Portland is seeking a second round of candidates.
Big Apple in South Portland to be razed and replaced
C.N. Brown Co. took out permits Monday to build a bigger convenience store on Cottage Road.
South Portland historical collection now accessible online
The South Portland Historical Society has a goal of posting all 17,000 images in its archive to the searchable ‘museum’ by 2017.
Brexit leader eyes Maine coast in planned departure from United Kingdom
Friends of Nigel Farage say he’s planning to emigrate to the United States even if he doesn’t get the ambassador post suggested by President-elect Trump.
Councilor-elect Susan Henderson survives recount in South Portland
In the new tally, she ends with 50 more votes than Kate Lewis.
Former president leaves legacy of family atmosphere at SMCC
Wayne Ross, who led the school for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 80.
South Portland council election on track for Friday recount
City Clerk Emily Scully says requested recounts for two state ballot initiatives won’t delay the process.
South Portland planners urge zoning changes for nonconforming house lots
More than 20 requests to build homes on nonconforming lots are on hold pending the City Council’s decision in the coming weeks.