Some of the recordings are cheerful, some robotic, some full of helpful information and others a little more personal.
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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Elder care challenges are focus of Maine panel
Experts gather in Augusta, aiming to move forward on cutting costs while improving quality of life.
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An ice hockey haven sees Portland’s loss as its gain
In Lewiston, ardent fans scoop up season tickets while business owners predict a welcome lift.
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LePage lifts ban on tax-exempt bonds
The state aims to finance $40 million in senior and low-income rental housing in the coming months.
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Maine leaders warned of impact as state’s population ages
‘Radical rethinking’ will be needed, an economist tells a Maine gathering taking a first step in developing solutions.
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President’s proposals take action on cost of higher education
President Barack Obama unveiled a series of proposals Thursday that would create a rating system for colleges, linking the amount of federal aid they would receive.
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Dad: Westbrook tot ‘was fine’ at bedtime
An autopsy is conducted on the body of a girl, age 2, found dead in her playpen Monday morning.
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Autopsy conducted in death of Westbrook 2-year-old
The child had no marks, injuries or other immediate indication of trauma or foul play, police say.
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Developer delays project at newspaper’s former home
Jim Brady of Yarmouth intends to start building a 110-room luxury hotel early next year.
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Portland’s panhandling restriction may beg bigger question
While vagrants on medians may be a symptom of a larger problem, solutions are elusive.