Regular exercise combats the double whammy of inactivity and isolation that can cause or worsen many physical and mental health problems.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at 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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Brush fires reported across coastal and central Maine
The Maine Forest Service warns that burn permits are still required and especially needed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hiram man shot dead in confrontation with Maine State Police
Reed Rickabaugh, 59, was fatally wounded by two state troopers following a 12-hour standoff that ended late Saturday morning, the state police chief says.
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Virus fears bring isolation, added health problems to long-term care residents
With several Maine nursing homes and assisted-living facilities struggling to contain outbreaks, isolation and inactivity threaten residents and leave their families with no easy options.
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Mainers on the front lines
Here are the faces and voices of six Mainers working to protect their communities from the coronavirus.
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Portland trio rescued on fishing trip north of Rangeley
Three 23-year-olds spent Wednesday night in their vehicle after it got stuck in snow on an unplowed road.
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Maine astronaut Jessica Meir comes down to Earth after 86.9 million-mile trip
Meir, who grew up in Caribou and spent 205 days in space, landed safely in a remote area of Kazakhstan early Friday and flew back to Houston aboard a NASA plane.
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Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic
Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
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Southern Maine communities call for out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Old Orchard Beach urge new arrivals from outside Maine to isolate for 14 days.
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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.