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 8, 2018
South Portland school budget calls for 4.7 percent tax increase
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide on a proposed $50.3 million school budget for 2018-19.
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PublishedJune 8, 2018
Proposed Scarborough tax levy for schools up 5.9 percent
Voters will be asked Tuesday to validate a $48.5 million school budget for 2018-19 that would increase spending $1.4 million.
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PublishedJune 8, 2018
Cape voters face potential 6.6 percent tax rate increase
They will consider a proposed $25.4 million school budget on Tuesday.
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PublishedJune 7, 2018
Scarborough man finally finds ‘angel’ who helped him survive cycling accident in Acadia
Liam Somers had to find the woman who kept him calm, focused and alive after a crash last fall almost killed him.
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PublishedJune 6, 2018
South Portland picks a buyer to turn former public works site into housing
Windward Development LLC plans to build 36 units of super-insulated housing with solar panels, heat exchangers and a goal of net-zero energy use.
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PublishedJune 6, 2018
South Portland takes second crack at short-term rental restrictions
The City Council gives initial approval to modified regulations that would still ban unhosted Airbnb-style rentals in residential districts.
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PublishedJune 5, 2018
South Portland council will reconsider votes to close 2 motels
After a judge calls for compromise, the City Council will reconsider denying license renewals for The Knights Inn and the Maine Motel.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
Roommate troubles lead to arson charge in South Portland
A Ferry Village man was arrested after police and firefighters were called to his home to investigate a report of a kitchen fire.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
New Maine State Police chief has long career here
Gov. Paul LePage administers the oath of office to Col. John Cote in a room filled with family members and co-workers.
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PublishedJune 3, 2018
Maine’s high school Graduates to Watch are an extraordinary group
The class of 2018 has some pretty impressive students who have demonstrated resilience and drive.
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