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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PublishedJune 8, 2012
Freeport narrowing town manager search
Councilors will choose candidates to interview soon and plan to hold a public reception with the finalists in August.
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PublishedJune 7, 2012
Maine strawberry growers anticipate ‘nice crop’
A good harvest is expected in the coming weeks, despite several spring frosts and recent heavy rain.
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PublishedJune 6, 2012
Foundations boost learning in Yarmouth-area schools
The foundations are registered nonprofits that provided more than $60,000 for educational programs not funded by the school budget.
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PublishedJune 6, 2012
Election 2012: Courtney: Reduce debt, taxes, rancor
The state Senate majority leader touts his record on working to reduce debt and taxes and says his respect for others’ views shows he can help break the Washington gridlock.
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PublishedJune 6, 2012
RSU 5 instructors, board sign contract
Pownal and Durham teacher wages are now in line with Freeport educators’ higher pay.
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
First teachers’ contract signed for Freeport-area RSU
The contract brings salaries in Durham and Pownal in line with higher-paid staff in Freeport.
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
Earth-friendly demo gardens to open on Back Cove
The gardens showcase nearly 2,000 trees, shrubs and perennials that can help Maine gardeners reduce water use and reliance on fertilizers and pesticides.
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
Flood waters close Songo Lock to boaters
The lock at Songo Lock State Historic Site is closed indefinitely because all flood-control gates have been opened to accommodate heavy water flow.
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PublishedJune 5, 2012
Students from China sample life in Maine
Falmouth schools host the visitors partly to attract tuition-paying foreigners.
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PublishedMay 29, 2012
Election 2012: Two incumbents face competition for SAD 51 seats
Declining enrollment is among the issues in the Cumberland/North Yarmouth races.
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