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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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Maine Council of Churches urges virtual-only worship services to slow surge of COVID-19
While some churches will consider the council’s plea to reduce virus transmission, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will continue to offer in-person services, saying its protocols have proven effective.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2021
After a second year of the pandemic, Mainers look forward to 2022 with hope
About 2,000 people gathered for a bonfire and fireworks at Old Orchard Beach on New Year’s Eve to ring out a year fraught with uncertainty.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Cape Elizabeth plans to improve views, safety along Cliff Walk at Fort Williams Park
The town is seeking contractors to extend a walkway and railing at one of the site’s rocky overlooks.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2021
Room at the inn: A South Portland hotel goes all out to help asylum seekers
General Manager Michelle Sandman has transformed the Quality Inn & Suites into a village atmosphere for asylum seekers who have overflowed Portland’s family shelter.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2021
Scarborough’s newly named fire chief has stepped up during pandemic
Deputy Chief Rich Kindelan, who will replace Chief Michael Thurlow in January, has kept town employees informed, ordered personal protective equipment, managed contact tracing and ensured reimbursement for pandemic-related costs.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
New police chief in Scarborough is retired Maine state trooper
Mark Holmquist has already completed 25-year careers with the Maine State Police and the U.S. military.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Deputy police chief selected in South Portland
Kevin Gerrish joined the department 20 years ago and has commanded the Southern Maine Regional Crisis Negotiator Team.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
South Portland selects the first Somali-American mayor in U.S.
Deqa Dhalac was formally seated Monday as the top elected leader of Maine’s fourth largest city.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2021
Police identify Oxford man who died in Paris crash
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash on Hebron Road.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2021
Developers pull plug on Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The proposal for Dunham Court drew opposition from people who criticized its location, size and financing.
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