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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PublishedJuly 12, 2016
Hundreds come together in Portland to commit to peace in wake of national violence
At Green Memorial AME Zion Church, community leaders appeal for turning the tragedies of police-involved shootings into unity and progress.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2016
South Portland school officials move forward with possible start-time changes
A special committee will review information and make recommendations.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2016
Pine tree that hides controversial Jesus mural in South Portland springs back to life
Planted to obscure what some call the googly-eyed Jesus, the tree appeared to be dead in May.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2016
Portland leaders plan gathering for ‘commitment to peace’
City officials anticipate an overflow crowd at Green Memorial AME Zion Church, so part of Sheridan Street will be closed and TV screens will be set up outdoors.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2016
Children’s Garden takes shape at Fort Williams
The $400,000 landscaping project by the Fort Williams Park Foundation draws strong community support.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2016
South Portland marina operator will pay more to lease city-owned property
Family-owned Port Harbor Marine will pay more than $250,000 a year starting in 2020 to lease Spring Point Marina under an agreement approved Wednesday by the City Council.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2016
South Portland’s property tax rate to drop slightly
At 11 cents lower than projected for 2016-17, it will lead to lower tax bills for many.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2016
Gosnell hospice house expansion wins approval in Scarborough
Hospice of Southern Maine aims to further ‘improve the patient and family experience,’ including future construction of a new hospice center on Route 1.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2016
South Portland’s new fire chief starts next week
Jim Wilson is a third-generation firefighter who joined the department in 1996 and holds multiple degrees, licenses and certifications.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2016
Advocates push for $15 million voter-approved senior housing bond
The immediate need for at least 9,000 apartments for low-income older Mainers has resulted in a stalemate between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic adversaries.
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