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 17, 2022
Holiday storm causes power outages, flooding and accidents
The storm brough heavy snow to some areas, high wind gusts to others, but spared most of the state from widespread, long-running power outages.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
Accusation that South Portland councilor abused power is partly substantiated
Police were unjustified in issuing a cease harassment notice over critical social media posts at the request of a city councilor’s spouse, an investigator found.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Mainers respond to Westbrook woman’s grief over headstone kept from husband’s grave
A fund has been set up to accept donations to help the widow of a former Afghan general who died of COVID-19.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Portland-area family’s mourning put on hold over General Assistance rules
More than a year after COVID-19 claimed the life of Mohammad Safai and he was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery, installation of a headstone funded by community members is being blocked until burial costs are repaid.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Maine Council of Churches urges virtual-only worship services to slow surge of COVID-19
While some churches will consider the council’s plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2021
After a second year of the pandemic, Mainers look forward to 2022 with hope
About 2,000 people gathered for a bonfire and fireworks at Old Orchard Beach on New Year’s Eve to ring out a year fraught with uncertainty.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Cape Elizabeth plans to improve views, safety along Cliff Walk at Fort Williams Park
The town is seeking contractors to extend a walkway and railing at one of the site’s rocky overlooks.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2021
Room at the inn: A South Portland hotel goes all out to help asylum seekers
General Manager Michelle Sandman has transformed the Quality Inn & Suites into a village atmosphere for asylum seekers who have overflowed Portland’s family shelter.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Scarborough’s newly named fire chief has stepped up during pandemic
Deputy Chief Rich Kindelan, who will replace Chief Michael Thurlow in January, has kept town employees informed, ordered personal protective equipment, managed contact tracing and ensured reimbursement for pandemic-related costs.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
New police chief in Scarborough is retired Maine state trooper
Mark Holmquist has already completed 25-year careers with the Maine State Police and the U.S. military.
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