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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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
South Portland hires outside firm to investigate public accusation against councilor
A lawyer specializing in workplace law will investigate the complaint made against City Councilor Katelyn Bruzgo.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2021
Abyssinian Meeting House could receive $1.7 million in federal funding
The money would be used to complete the restoration of the historic former church built by some of Portland’s earliest Black residents.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2021
Afghan evacuees begin to arrive in Maine
The first of what could be as many as 100 Afghan evacuees to come to Maine arrived at Portland International Jetport on Thursday.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2021
Cape Elizabeth council approves zoning changes for controversial affordable housing project
The zoning amendments would allow The Szanton Co. to build the 46-unit Dunham Court next to Town Hall, but the developer is also seeking a property tax break.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2021
South Portland council gives initial OK to new leash laws for popular beach and park
From Oct. 1 through April 30, dogs would have to be leashed in the afternoon at Willard Beach and in the morning at Hinckley Park.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Hundreds of asylum seekers wait in Portland-area hotels because apartments are so scarce
More than 300 immigrants who arrived in Portland recently are waiting for permanent housing in a tight rental market.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
Portland-area firefighters respond to boat fire on the Presumpscot River
The plume of smoke was visible to traffic heading north on Interstate 295 from Portland to Falmouth.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
South Portland council gives initial approval to 55-unit expansion of Betsy Ross House
The independent living apartment complex for older adults is near South Portland’s Greenbelt Walkway and Bug Light Park.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Shooting in South Portland High School parking lot not ‘school related,’ police say
Superintendent Tim Matheney says police believe it was an isolated incident and there is no continuing threat to anyone’s safety.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
Social media threats close Portland High School, Bonny Eagle schools
Portland High School and SAD 6 schools will be closed Thursday because of threats shared on SnapChat.
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