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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.
Restoration of L.L. Bean’s former home up for review in Freeport
The project would return the property to its early-1900s appearance.
Federal wildlife officials OK continued beach replenishing in Scarborough
They say that sand from the Scarborough River won’t interfere with shorebirds on Western Beach this fall.
Proposed tar sands ban gets standing ovation in South Portland
But others say the plan would hurt the city’s marine terminals. The council is scheduled to vote July 7.
Ex-Mainer guilty in 1994 Massachusetts murder
John Fredette, 51, who was living in Saco when he was arrested in 2012, faces life in prison without parole.
Maine Med, St. Mary’s may face penalties over infections, complications
The two score high in the latest effort by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reduce costs and improve care.
Iraqis in Maine suffer from a distance
They share a deep frustration and sadness over the crisis facing their country, where divisions have intensified and family members still live in fear.
AARP: Long-term care often more costly, harder to access in Maine
Despite significant deficiencies, Maine is ranked 10the best on the association’s scorecard.
Panel orders Cape Elizabeth gun club to meet deadline for new rules
The Shooting Range Committee requires the Spurwink Rod & Gun Club to register by July 10.
Dredging delay puts Scarborough River users in jeopardy
The work can’t resume until the fall, making boating hazardous and threatening a project to restore a beach in the town.