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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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Scarborough voters consider removing three school board members Tuesday
But what happens next in a months-long controversy involving top school personnel and divisive policy decisions is anybody’s guess.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Winter moth threat in South Portland halts home-grown plant sale
Fear of spreading the tree-killing insect has forced groups in the city to stop selling plants from local gardens at popular annual events.
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PublishedApril 22, 2018
Scarborough schools shaken by an administrative cage fight
Smoldering tensions between a first-time superintendent and a high school principal have mushroomed into districtwide disruptions pulling students, teachers and the school board into the fray.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Cape School Board rejects council’s request for joint workshop
Chairwoman Susana Measelle Hubbs says that such a meeting would be ‘premature’ at this time.
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PublishedApril 18, 2018
Scarborough police seek ‘individuals’ who sent threatening letter to superintendent
The anonymous letter, which was addressed to Superintendent Julie Kukenberger’s husband, also was sent to five school board members and the town manager, according to a police statement.
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PublishedApril 16, 2018
Abyssinian restoration finds unexpected support to raise final $1.5 million
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings plans to rally the local business community to help finish the project well before the building’s 200th anniversary.
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PublishedApril 10, 2018
Student’s suicide raises questions about school’s response to warning signs
Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer’s hints about his dark side, but it’s unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he’s not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.
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PublishedApril 6, 2018
Scarborough school controversy heats up as group aiming to oust 3 board members gets recall vote
A petition drive gathered enough valid signatures to force recall elections in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the school board has raised alarm about ‘slanderous attacks’ on Superintendent Julie Kukenberger.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Plan for phase 1 of Scarborough Downs development wins approval
Developers plan to kick off a 10- to 20-year effort with various housing projects. Town planners expect to see ‘great’ designs next.
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PublishedApril 3, 2018
South Portland council repeals new rules for short-term rentals
Councilors plan to make significant changes at an upcoming workshop, encouraged by residents on both sides of the divisive issue.
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