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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.
Eight students treated after being stung by insects on trail near South Portland school
Two of the students at Memorial Middle School are transported to Maine Medical Center after being stung by insects nesting in the ground.
Scarborough seeks state review after glitch in school budget vote count
An additional 420 ballots found Wednesday morning didn’t change the referendum results, which finally approved a $47.1 million school budget for 2017-18.
Unlike in Portland, solar project proceeding smoothly in South Portland
The 2,944-panel array is expected to be operating in October and has not run into the same landfill maintenance problems as a similar installation by its neighbor.
Scarborough divided as voters head to 3rd vote on school budget
Campaign signs expose a deep divide and differing views on a proposed $47.1 million school budget for a school year that’s already underway.
Roller coaster’s last days in Old Orchard Beach herald a larger ride to come
The Galaxy at Palace Playland will be replaced in a $4 million expansion that features the Italian-made Sea Viper.
Federal judge validates pipeline’s plan to reverse flow to South Portland
Judge John Woodcock Jr.’s decision is not the final ruling, but it deals a blow to the city’s efforts to defend its Clear Skies ordinance against a lawsuit by Portland Pipe Line Corp.
Fatal Aug. 4 turnpike crash remains under investigation
No charges have been filed against the driver whose tractor-trailer went off I-95, killing a Texas man.
Cumberland fire chief suspended for paying extra, doctoring records for hard-to-fill shifts
Faced with a staffing shortage, Daniel Small admits he failed to get permission to hire paramedics at ‘double time,’ then falsified payroll forms.
Mainers look skyward (with eye protection!) to see eclipse
Gatherings take place in multiple communities to share the rare solar event.