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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PublishedDecember 28, 2017
South Portland council backs off action on short-term rentals
The City Council will hold a fourth workshop on the controversial issue, breaking what one councilor says was a promise to ban Airbnb-style rentals that aren’t owner-occupied.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2017
Cape Elizabeth seeks common ground in waterfront access dispute
The town has hired a facilitator to moderate talks about so-called paper streets, but some Shore Acres residents have said they’re not up for the discussion.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
South Portland panel finalizes recommendations for old public works site
The former public works complex on O’Neil Street should be redeveloped into housing that fits the neighborhood and is energy efficient, the committee says.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2017
South Portland to study aquaculture potential of city-owned pier
Consultants will survey existing pier facilities on Portland Harbor and assess potential demand from a booming aquaculture industry.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2017
Health violations temporarily closed Charleys sub shop at Maine Mall
The counter-service chain restaurant was open Friday but was closed several days this month after the South Portland health inspector found cockroaches.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2017
Maine attorney general reviews Portland survey of HIV patients for privacy violations
The city shared its contact list for a survey of 229 former patients of India Street HIV health program without getting their permission.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2017
Ready, set, snow! South Portland school to kick off monthlong winter health challenge
Students at Skillin School and 15 other Maine schools are preparing to participate in the 2018 Winter Games in January.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2017
Ruling could cost Scarborough an additional $1.2 million to settle 4-year-old property tax dispute, lawyer says
Prouts Neck and Higgins Beach residents went to court after the town rejected tax abatement requests similar to those given other homeowners on abutting lots they own.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2017
Federal judge again denies South Portland’s plea to dismiss pipeline company’s lawsuit
The judge may rule next on the merits of Portland Pipe Line’s challenge to the city’s Clear Skies ordinance, which blocks the flow of Canadian crude oil to South Portland.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2017
South Portland councilors favor ban on some short-term rentals
It would apply to homes in residential neighborhoods that aren’t owner-occupied, even though it could financially harm those who rent out their property.
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