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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PublishedJanuary 5, 2023
Massachusetts driver seriously injured in turnpike truck collision
The driver of a box truck rear-ended a fully loaded cement truck Thursday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
After 25 years, memories of epic ice storm still vivid
From the sound of snapping tree limbs to neighbors who shared food and heat to the unexpected joys of indoor camping, Mainers share a flood of memories about the Ice Storm of 1998.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Early plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2022
Falmouth man charged with fentanyl trafficking
Dale Hunnewell, 61, had previously served 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Maine police academy graduates 62 cadets
The officers include nine women and represent 42 police agencies from York to Madawaska.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Nor’easter brings a slippery mix of snow and rain to Maine
Maine State Police responded to numerous crashes on the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
South Portland moves to ban flavored tobacco products
The City Council gave preliminary approval to end the sale of cigarettes, vaping paraphernalia and other tobacco products with flavors such as menthol, mint, bubble gum and banana.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
South Portland, Westbrook inaugurate city, school leaders
Mayor Kate Lewis set the tone for work to be done in South Portland, and Mayor Mike Foley highlighted business and housing development efforts in Westbrook.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2022
End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2022
Deadline is Thursday to apply for new property tax break for older Mainers
Homeowners must apply each year by Dec. 1 to freeze their tax bills under the new Property Tax Stabilization Program.
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Maine braces for icy temperatures last seen 5 decades ago
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Mercy Hospital ordered to pay $6.5 million to family of man who died after misdiagnosis
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Maine’s seafaring history marred by long-ignored, disgraceful chapter
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Brutal wind chill sends temperatures into freefall across Maine
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Abbott Labs laying off most temporary workers in Westbrook