Chris Bouchard

Kennebec Journal

Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.

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Published
December 20, 2021

Local resident, longtime officer named police chief in Monmouth

Paul Ferland, who served as a patrol sergeant for the Winthrop Police Department, began serving Monday as Monmouth’s new chief.
Published
December 15, 2021

Litchfield taps into federal rescue funding for townwide internet coverage contract

In Litchfield, a town with approximately 3,600, there are 239 households without access to reliable high-speed internet, and town officials say the new arrangement will get ‘unserved households served quickly.’
Published
December 11, 2021

Restoration of Starling Hall in Fayette has come a long way, but has much farther to go

Starling Hall was built in 1879 and is the state’s first Grange Hall. Efforts to revive the building have been limited by funding, and the group seeks $600,000 to finish the job.
Published
December 9, 2021

Litchfield officials quickly working toward permanent fix for leaking dam

The earliest possible construction date is next fall, according to the town manager, as officials say seepage has continued despite the placement of sandbags.
Published
December 1, 2021

More than 2,000 make reservations for massive ‘Winter Wonderland’ holiday light display in Winthrop

The event has been in the works since April when camp owner Kale Malmsten met up with Kaleb Pushard of SkyBox Holiday & Event Lighting and pitched the idea.
Published
November 21, 2021

Monmouth police chief leaves post after decade of service

Monmouth Police Chief Kevin Mulherin’s last day was Nov. 12 and a Winthrop Police Department officer will serve as the town’s interim chief until a replacement can be found.
Published
November 17, 2021

Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage

Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
Published
November 14, 2021

Hallowell planning workshop to discuss future of historic fire station

City officials have not yet set a date for the workshop as of Friday, however Mayor George Lapointe said they plan to hold the discussion prior to council’s next meeting on Dec. 13.
Published
November 13, 2021

Hallowell approves $5,000 in TIF funds for purchase of granite sculptures, mural

The $5,000, which was set aside in the budget to help these projects come to fruition, includes $2,000 for two sculptures and $3,000 for a large mural project.
Published
November 2, 2021

Readfield residents approve local ordinances on internet, land use

A majority of voters approved nine questions about the town exploring options for high-speed internet and land use ordinances, according to unofficial results.