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 24, 2022
Nighttime road closures in Falmouth required for I-295 bridge projects
Full closures will be limited and detour routes will be clearly posted near the overpass replacements on Bucknam and Johnson roads.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2022
Free Street temporarily reopens to traffic from Congress Street
But the $7.2 million redesign of Congress Square, which has experienced numerous setbacks and delays, is far from over.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2022
South Portland City Council chooses mayor for 2023
Councilor Kate Lewis is poised to be formally elected and inaugurated on Dec. 5.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Berwick woman flown to Mass General after Route 9 crash
Passersby helped move Kathryn Brooks away from the burning vehicle near Heritage Lane on Sunday night.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Former Bonny Eagle High School teacher killed in Virginia crash
Mark J. Fanning, 76, was killed and his wife, Cynthia Fanning, was seriously injured when a tractor-trailer merging from Interstate 64 went through a guardrail and landed in the northbound lanes of Interstate 81.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage
The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
UMaine to unveil world’s first bio-based 3D printed house
BioHome3D is being pitched as a potential solution to the housing crisis that could someday be used to build apartment complexes.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2022
South Portland rally planned against flavored tobacco products
Opponents say flavored tobacco products are marketed to kids, hooking them on harmful and addictive substances.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2022
South Portland school board member resigns in protest
Hannah Bitjoka said the board failed to address concerns she and other residents raised about bullying, drug use and other issues.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2022
Defeated Scarborough Public Library proposal to be revamped
Opponents and supporters agree the library’s expansion must be planned in conjunction with other costly public building projects that are on the horizon.
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