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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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Botana named outstanding leader by Maine superintendents
Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana received an outstanding leadership award at a yearly conference hosted by the Maine Department of Education.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Overnight paving this week on I-295 at Veranda Street bridge
A short segment of the highway will be closed to nighttime traffic through Friday morning.
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PublishedJune 26, 2022
Pickup truck driver escapes injury in Baldwin rollover
The Dodge Ram 3500 snapped a utility pole, closing a section of Route 11 and shutting down power in the area.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Juneteenth events to celebrate end of slavery
Southern Maine communities commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans after the Civil War.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
South Portland selects new public works director
Melissa Hutchins was chosen from 15 applicants and promoted from within the department.
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PublishedJune 16, 2022
Maine communities expand Juneteenth holiday events
Organizers hope to build community involvement in the emancipation celebration that became a federal and state holiday in 2021.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Blessing of the Fleet kicks off summer boating season
Portland’s Catholic parishes hope to make the gathering a yearly event, as it is in other maritime communities.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
Portland diocese to hold annual Blessing of the Fleet
The season-opening event will feature a variety of boats and is open to the public.
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PublishedJune 7, 2022
South Portland council caps rent increases, passes eviction moratorium
The temporary emergency action in response to rent hikes at Redbank Village will give city councilors time to work on a rent stabilization ordinance.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
South Portland Council to vote on emergency rent freeze, eviction moratorium
Triggered by recent rent hikes at Redbank Village, the six-month halt would give city officials time to develop a rent stabilization ordinance.
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