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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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
UMaine to unveil world’s first bio-based 3D printed house
BioHome3D is being pitched as a potential solution to the housing crisis that could someday be used to build apartment complexes.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2022
South Portland rally planned against flavored tobacco products
Opponents say flavored tobacco products are marketed to kids, hooking them on harmful and addictive substances.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2022
South Portland school board member resigns in protest
Hannah Bitjoka said the board failed to address concerns she and other residents raised about bullying, drug use and other issues.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2022
Defeated Scarborough Public Library proposal to be revamped
Opponents and supporters agree the library’s expansion must be planned in conjunction with other costly public building projects that are on the horizon.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2022
General Assistance programs brace for impact from early end to federal emergency rental aid
MaineHousing says it is unclear how much money is needed to close out the program and when those funds will officially run out.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2022
Cape Elizabeth and MSAD 51 reject big-ticket school building proposals
Opponents defeated a $116 million school plan in Cape Elizabeth and a $73.9 million bond issue for schools in Cumberland and North Yarmouth.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2022
Cape Elizabeth voters strongly reject $116 million school bond
The school district wanted to build new elementary and middle schools near the town center.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2022
Voters reject $73.9 school bond in Cumberland, North Yarmouth
MSAD 51 asked voters to approve a $73.9 million school bond referendum to build a new primary school.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
South Portland council sustains efforts to curb housing crisis
An emergency rent cap and eviction moratorium will stay in place through May 26, while accessory dwelling units and development impact fees also win support.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
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