Kelley Bouchard is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald who writes about tourism, transportation, agriculture, supermarkets, forest industries, sustainability, minority-owned businesses and other subjects. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, immigration, history, human rights, aging issues, 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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PublishedSeptember 25, 2015
On a pilgrimage to see the pope, Maine Catholics find hope and meaning in their faith
More than 40 pilgrims are going to see Francis in Philadelphia on a trip organized by the Diocese of Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2015
Mainers praise Pope Francis’ call for cooperation by political leaders
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation find inspiration in the pontiff’s address to a joint session of Congress.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2015
Mainers at Mass celebrated by Pope Francis moved by his words and presence
It’s a day to remember, starting with the White House welcome, continuing with midday prayers and ending with the canonization Mass.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2015
Mainers prepare for journeys to see Pope Francis
The pontiff’s visit to Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia has them making travel plans.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2015
South Portland relentless in its pursuit of sustainability
After instituting numerous green practices and hiring a specialist, the city looks to ban foam packaging, assess bag fees, limit pesticides and install a biomass boiler.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2015
Samantha Smith’s legacy as America’s peace ambassador endures after 30 years
Thirty years after Samantha Smith’s tragic death, many remember her bold letter to a Soviet leader and her whirlwind peace mission as America’s youngest ambassador.’
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PublishedAugust 19, 2015
Organizers to host second annual Maine Summit on Aging
The statewide gathering on Sept. 15 will address a variety of challenges facing the oldest state, including shortages in health care, housing and transportation.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2015
Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150th anniversary in Maine
While their numbers are depleted, their legacy of compassion and community service endures at Mercy Hospital, Saint Joseph’s College, Catherine McAuley High School and across the state.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2015
Maine long-jump star Kate Hall to testify about diabetes at congressional hearing
Hall, invited by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, will speak at a Senate Committee on Aging hearing.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
Maine House Speaker Mark Eves to attend White House Conference on Aging
Eves will spotlight the Maine Legislature’s efforts to help older Mainers live more independent, healthy and secure lives.
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