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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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Vacation rentals slow in Maine, pushing down prices for summer travelers
In a stark change from recent years, the market is saturated with summer getaway options and short-term rental properties. The weather is only one factor.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband
More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine’s share is the largest of any state in New England.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
Pratt & Whitney to ramp up jet engine program, potentially adding hundreds of jobs in North Berwick
The company is more than doubling the size of its upgrade team in preparation to redesign the F-135 engine.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Wex executive and community advocate Rob Gould, known for his honesty and pithy one-liners, dies at 56
His volunteer activities included the Steppingstone Foundation, Portland Museum of Art and The Salvation Army, and he was board vice president at The Telling Room, a nonprofit that promotes youth development through writing.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
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PublishedJune 4, 2023
Meet our 2023 Graduates to Watch
This month, thousands of young Mainers are making one of life’s great transitions at high school graduations across the state. For this annual feature, we seek inspiring seniors who, through talent, hard work and perseverance, have already proven they are remarkable and likely to make a difference in the world. They are top scholars, athletes, […]
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PublishedMay 24, 2023
Wandering a new world
Asylum seekers new to Portland spend much time navigating red tape and waiting: for hearings, work permits, English classes and a place to call home.
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PublishedMay 21, 2023
Nature Restored: Paddling the Presumpscot to Westbrook
The city of Westbrook recently bought several acres along the river to expand public access and help further restore the heart of the community.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
A mother-daughter love story rooted in Maine
With the help of her daughter in Los Angeles, a 73-year-old mom in South Portland finds a deeper understanding of modern relationships.
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PublishedMay 6, 2023
Portland man’s family escapes violent conflict in Sudan
Now El-Fadel Arbab must raise money to bring his wife and 2 sons from Saudi Arabia to Maine.
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