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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PublishedOctober 22, 2020
South Portland to move city finance office to continue social distancing
Starting next month, residents will be asked to register vehicles and pay property taxes at a temporary municipal finance office to be set up at the South Portland Community Center.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2020
Five candidates vie for three seats on Scarborough Town Council
Key areas of debate include Scarborough’s significant residential growth and its effect on public services, schools and infrastructure.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2020
State Senate race pits former D.A. against experienced legislator
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, a Republican, faces state Rep. Anne Carney, a Democrat, in the Senate District 29 race.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2020
South Portland traffic study to consider ferry service to Portland
The Cushing’s Point Transportation Study will look at driving, walking, biking and public transit options in the busy Broadway corridor between Mill Creek and Bug Light Park.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Sound guy from South Portland is mixing presidential debates
Lance Vardis, an audio engineer who has mixed World Wrestling Entertainment events for a decade, was at the soundboard for the raucous first debate.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2020
Presidential debate raises profile of deaf ASL interpreter in Maine
Regan Thibodeau, who is known for her work interpreting COVID-19 updates by the Maine CDC, is featured on social media after the first 2020 presidential debate.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2020
South Portland District 1 councilor is challenged in re-election bid
Experienced incumbent Claude Morgan faces political newcomer Jocelyn Leighton in citywide election.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2020
Drought brings early acorn showers, other tree threats
Early and heavy acorn masting is a sign that trees are stressed this fall and may need some water now to weather the coming winter.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2020
Cape Elizabeth school wins National Blue Ribbon recognition
Pond Cove Elementary School has been recognized as a 2020 Exemplary High Performing School by the U.S. Department of Education.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2020
South Portland council rejects tree-saving development moratorium
A majority of city councilors said they want to preserve open space and trees but don’t believe a moratorium is necessary.
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