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 7, 2020
Julia Scholz: Portland Arts and Technology High School
She became a leader in her class and an advocate for women in professional trades.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Clairette Kirezi: Greater Portland Christian School
She helped her family succeed as immigrants and plans to become a doctor to help others.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Maine’s Graduates to Watch: Class of 2020
These high school students have already distinguished themselves and are graduating at an extraordinary time.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Joshua Bragdon: Gray-New Gloucester High School
He has been an essential employee during the pandemic and wants to pursue a career in business.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
EPA reaches settlement over Sprague oil tank emissions
Sprague Resources LP has agreed to properly license and reduce air pollution from tank farms in South Portland, Searsport and five other New England cities.
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PublishedMay 21, 2020
South Portland Land Trust to distribute free tree seedlings
The trust has received a donation of 1,000 cedar seedlings, bundled in sets of 10, that will be available for pickup at Mill Creek Park over the next two Saturdays.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Virtual music group videos engage Maine students, communities during pandemic
Their youthful, hopeful voices counterbalance the din of disturbing public health reports, gun-toting protesters and politicians dealing with an unprecedented global threat.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
South Portland cancels several popular summer events because of pandemic
City officials have yet to decide whether the long-running Art in the Park, a yearly gathering of more than 150 artists from across Maine, will be held in August.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Census workers to deliver 2020 packets to Mainers in remote areas
Contactless deliveries will be done in areas where most households don’t receive mail at home.
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PublishedMay 3, 2020
Deaths at Maine Veterans’ Home touch wider community
The loss of 12 residents to COVID-19 at the long-term care facility in Scarborough heightens sadness and concern across Maine.
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