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 18, 2016
A first: Republican lawmaker speaks at Martin Luther King Day celebration in Portland
Senate President Mike Thibodeau, the first elected Republican official to speak at the NAACP Portland Branch’s annual event, says Mainers can’t ‘allow hatred and bigotry to be the norm.’
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2016
Mainers reflect on pursuing Martin Luther King’s vision of a ‘beloved community’
After a tumultuous year, some prominent African-Americans see the need to call out racism and triumph over hate with love.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2016
Cape Elizabeth school board acts quickly to replace superintendent
The chairwoman says the board will tap administrators, teachers and community members for input in hiring Meredith Nadeau’s replacement by July 1.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2016
South Portland tenants group to ask council for rent controls
The City Council will discuss the shortage of affordable rental housing at a meeting later this month.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2016
South Portland Planning Board rejects propane moratorium
The panel votes 6-1 against recommending the moratorium to the City Council, which has the final say on the matter.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2016
South Portland moves to block propane depot at Rigby Yard
The City Council directs municipal staffers to develop a fire code amendment that would prevent propane facilities from being built near ‘critical infrastructure.’
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2016
New, racy restaurant near Maine Mall may test local sensibilities
Server/entertainers wear scanty Scottish-themed ‘costumes’ at Tilted Kilt, but some say that’s their choice, and the owner says there’s much more to the experience.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2016
South Portland code enforcement official rejects propane depot proposal
The decision follows nearly a year of controversy and comes as officials consider a moratorium on liquefied petroleum gas storage and distribution facilities.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2016
Mainers take cold dip at Old Orchard Beach for Special Olympics
The Lobster Dip, held at The Brunswick, raises about $110,000 for the Maine chapter.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2015
South Portland mayor urges fellow councilors to be more respectful
Mayor Tom Blake responds to signs of growing conflict on the council and in the community over a proposed propane depot.
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