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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PublishedNovember 27, 2020
Future of The Downs takes shape as racing era ends
Despite some pandemic-related delays, the $621 million mixed-use redevelopment of Scarborough Downs is well into its second phase of residential construction, building a light industrial park and planning a long-desired town center.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
South Portland surveys residents on city’s COVID-19 response
Municipal officials want residents to rate the pandemic response so far and indicate what more needs to be done.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Gov. Mills plans nation’s 1st floating offshore wind farm dedicated to research
The cluster of turbines 20 to 40 miles offshore would be used to study how to make the technology compatible with fishing and wildlife in the Gulf of Maine.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Mainers fear for loved ones in embattled Tigray region of Ethiopia
Ethiopian immigrants and their families are calling on U.S. officials here and abroad to intervene.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2020
South Portland school superintendent announces pending departure
Ken Kunin, who became superintendent in 2015, will leave the job in June.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Cape Elizabeth moves forward with solar project on capped landfill
The 7-acre installation is expected to generate $2.1 million in electricity savings and income over 20 years.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Cape Elizabeth moves to tame short-term rentals in residential zones
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to strengthen regulations that some say now favor nonresidents.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2020
A plan to transform the Maine Mall just won an award, but can it be done?
The 90-acre, mostly paved shopping mecca in South Portland would be infused with homes and parks for a more balanced live-work-play environment.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
After one of Maine’s deadliest outbreaks, Maine Veterans Home determined to recover
Ron Menard, a regular volunteer, was the first rehab patient admitted to the long-term care facility after the coronavirus outbreak in March led to a shutdown and killed 14 residents.
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