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 5, 2023
Maine native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star
Morgan MacLeod designed the computer model that helped astronomers study the recent discovery, and what they believe might happen to Earth in about 5 billion years.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Bug Light Park protection sparks controversy in South Portland
Supporters say a conservation easement is the best way to prevent the park from ever being developed or sold, but opponents say it’s unnecessary, short-sighted and possibly illegal.
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PublishedApril 30, 2023
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Space leased in South Portland for veterans counseling center
The Vet Center on Sable Oaks Drive will provide community-based support to eligible veterans.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Maine’s Sudanese community reacts to conflict, loss in their homeland
Roughly 2,000 Mainers have ties to Sudan where 2 top generals are embattled in a power struggle that has raised serious humanitarian concerns.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Waitlists grow as developers plan, build and fill affordable housing
Projects across the southern Maine landscape aim to keep up with explosive demand, but advocates say ‘we are not creating new affordable homes fast enough.’
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland
The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Beloved South Portland police K9 member dies of cancer
Trigger’s handler, Lt. Kevin Theriault, was named the city’s 2016 Officer of the Year for their work together across Greater Portland.
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PublishedApril 14, 2023
Portland’s Jewish, Muslim community members celebrate friendship, understanding
The Friday night gathering was the first communal Shabbat and Ramadan dinner in state history.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
South Portland imposes June 30 deadline for 7 hotels to cease shelter operations
The June 30 deadline will allow children to finish the school year without disruption, City Manager Scott Morelli says.
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