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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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery
Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
South Portland may launch human rights panel with money cut from police budget
The proposal, developed with support from the police chief, is the first known effort in Maine to redirect police funding to address systemic racism.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts
Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
David Botana: Casco Bay High School
He’s a world-class equestrian with a deeply personal reason to become a biomedical engineer.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Ladislas Nzeyimana: Deering High School
He has become a school and community leader after only four years in the United States.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Nicole Printy: Bonny Eagle High School
She missed much of her sophomore year while in the hospital but is graduating cum laude with her class.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Haley Stark: Falmouth High School
She nearly died from a debilitating stroke at age 12 and now she’s heading to Harvard.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Joseph Gilbert: Greely High School
He is a top student and frequent volunteer who plans to study engineering.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Elias Matso: Traip Academy
He developed a passion for fashion as a young boy and plans to continue his education in New York City.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Deixi Wu: Thornton Academy
She speaks three languages and plans to become a teacher to help others communicate.
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