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

Knightville’s renaissance creating new traffic issues

by Kelley Bouchard November 29, 2014November 28, 2014

A one-way block is at the center of disputes over parking and safety in the South Portland neighborhood.

Maine, News

South Portland charges ahead with going ‘green’

by Kelley Bouchard November 28, 2014November 27, 2014

The city leases electric cars, installs power-up stations and plans a solar farm as it accelerates its environmental sustainability efforts.

Business, Maine, News

Pending sale of South Portland armory gets mixed reviews

by Kelley Bouchard November 21, 2014November 22, 2014

A Topsham development firm needs a zoning change and permits to convert the now-city-owned building into a convenience center.

Business, Maine, News

South Portland finds possible buyer for armory

by Kelley Bouchard November 20, 2014November 20, 2014

A Topsham real estate developer is negotiating to buy the city-owned building at the foot of Casco Bay Bridge.

Maine, News

Maine, neighboring states confront aging challenges

by Kelley Bouchard November 18, 2014November 19, 2014

Northern New England faces rising labor costs and faltering school systems because of ‘age imbalance,’ analysts warn.

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Conference to address issues of aging in northern New England

by Kelley Bouchard November 17, 2014November 17, 2014

The event in Portsmouth, N.H., aims to promote regional partnerships and community-based programs that would help seniors live independently longer.

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Devoted Maine Patriot salutes as sweet ride nears the end

by Kelley Bouchard November 11, 2014November 11, 2014

Larry Dearborn’s aging flag-on-wheels limousine is ready to roll in its last Veterans Day parade, but at least he has another love, his wife, at his side.