His volunteer activities included the Steppingstone Foundation, Portland Museum of Art and The Salvation Army, and he was board vice president at The Telling Room, a nonprofit that promotes youth development through writing.
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.
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Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
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Meet our 2023 Graduates to Watch
This month, thousands of young Mainers are making one of life’s great transitions at high school graduations across the state. For this annual feature, we seek inspiring seniors who, through talent, hard work and perseverance, have already proven they are remarkable and likely to make a difference in the world. They are top scholars, athletes, […]
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Wandering a new world
Asylum seekers new to Portland spend much time navigating red tape and waiting: for hearings, work permits, English classes and a place to call home.
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Nature Restored: Paddling the Presumpscot to Westbrook
The city of Westbrook recently bought several acres along the river to expand public access and help further restore the heart of the community.
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A mother-daughter love story rooted in Maine
With the help of her daughter in Los Angeles, a 73-year-old mom in South Portland finds a deeper understanding of modern relationships.
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Portland man’s family escapes violent conflict in Sudan
Now El-Fadel Arbab must raise money to bring his wife and 2 sons from Saudi Arabia to Maine.
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Maine native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star
Morgan MacLeod designed the computer model that helped astronomers study the recent discovery, and what they believe might happen to Earth in about 5 billion years.
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Bug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland
Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but opponents say it’s unnecessary, short-sighted and possibly illegal.
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Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.
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