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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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Maine’s high school Graduates to Watch are an extraordinary group
The class of 2018 has some pretty impressive students who have demonstrated resilience and drive.
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Judge calls for compromise on South Portland’s bid to close 2 motels targeted by police chief
Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren lobbies the council and the motels’ owners to agree to conditions that would allow the Route 1 businesses to remain open.
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Judge gives more time to 2 motels targeted for closure by South Portland City Council
In advance of a court hearing Friday, Justice Thomas Warren prohibits the shutdown of The Knights Inn and the Maine Motel when their operating licenses expire Thursday.
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No special election in Scarborough to replace ousted school board members
Four remaining school board members decided Tuesday against replacing three members before the November election.
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Cumberland County school chiefs respond to DeVos statements on immigrant students
Superintendents of eight school districts pledge to follow federal law that guarantees public education to all students, regardless of immigration status.
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South Portland motels follow through on threat to sue city over council’s license denial
City councilors refused to renew the operating licenses of two family-owned-and-operated motels because of allegations of criminal activity.
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Lawsuit threatened as South Portland council acts to close 2 motels on advice of police chief
Attorney David Lourie promises to fight a ‘cockamamie’ ordinance cited as the reason for the City Council’s decision.
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SMCC graduates record number of students
Students in SMCC’s class of 2018 ranged in age from 19 to 69 and came from across Maine, 18 other states and 22 foreign countries.
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As voters recall 3 members, Scarborough school board faces turmoil
Its direction depends on who fills five seats up for election this year, and the three removed members hope the district can begin to heal.