Kelley Bouchard
Kennebec Journal
Portland, ME, United States
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Ukrainians in Maine worry about their homeland a year after Russian invasion
Nearly 100 Ukrainians have arrived in Maine over the last year, joining others who have been here for decades. → Read More
Asylum seekers to move in to new South Portland apartments
Avesta Housing has received an occupancy permit for West End II and will begin moving asylum seekers in within a few weeks. → Read More
Maine to receive $19 million in EPA grants to address PFAS, other water contaminants
The funding will enable communities to improve local water infrastructure and reduce emerging contaminants in drinking water. → Read More
Two men rescued after vehicle breaks through ice in Searsmont
They had snowmobiled on the same stretch of Bartlett Stream just a few days before. → Read More
Bill aims to further protect tenants from landlord retaliation
The legislation would protect tenants who contest rent increases because of unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, proponents say. → Read More
Communities recognizing homelessness isn’t just a Portland problem
Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook are all taking action to address the homelessness crisis that has largely been left to Portland to handle. → Read More
Proposed rules call for closer monitoring of petroleum tank air emissions
The proposed rules have would require 'fenceline monitoring' for hazardous compounds that cause various health problems. → Read More
Rare Steller’s sea eagle makes highly anticipated return to Maine
The bird was spotted Saturday on the Back River between Arrowsic and Georgetown. → Read More
Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative. → Read More
Caught in the crossfire: Mainers aid in medical rescue of Afghan boy
Fawad, then 6 years old, was hit by a bullet as his family tried to flee Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal. A network that included Maine residents came together to bring him to safety. → Read More
Fire interrupts service at Wells sewage treatment plant
Wells Sanitary District customers have been asked to restrict water use to "essential needs only." → Read More
Immigrant advocates in Maine praise new refugee resettlement program
The Welcome Corps will enlist private citizens to help resettle refugees but some wonder how it will interact with agencies that have been doing the work for decades. → Read More
MaineHousing will spend $21 million on winter shelter for Maine homeless
The state housing authority has issued RFPs to provide overnight warming shelters this winter, and other long-term solutions for next winter and beyond. → Read More
Day of Service at Westbrook church honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
The Social Justice and Peace Committee of St. Anthony of Padua Parish provided free breakfast and other resources on MLK Day. → Read More
South Portland teen lived joyfully despite illness from birth
Evan Mayone lived with serious health conditions since birth 'but he didn't let it define him.' His failing health never dulled his joyous spirit, quick wit, unflagging compassion and tenacious will. → Read More
Massachusetts driver seriously injured in turnpike truck collision
The driver of a box truck rear-ended a fully loaded cement truck Thursday morning on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery. → Read More
After 25 years, memories of epic ice storm still vivid
From the sound of snapping tree limbs to neighbors who shared food and heat to the unexpected joys of indoor camping, Mainers share a flood of memories about the Ice Storm of 1998. → Read More
Early plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park. → Read More
Early plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park. → Read More
End of rental assistance program hinders agencies’ ability to help those facing homelessness
The Opportunity Alliance is still trying to help hundreds of renters and temporary hotel guests who are losing federal rental assistance just as winter arrives. → Read More