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
November 1, 2021

Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate

The staffing disclosure came following last week’s deadline for the state’s health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Published
October 13, 2021

Maine State Museum celebrating state Saturday with ‘Maine Fest’

It will be the first time the museum hosts the outdoor, family-oriented Maine-themed event taking place in Augusta’s Capitol Park.
Published
October 11, 2021

Jefferson girl, 17, dies in Edgecomb car crash

Paris R. Pierpont died at the scene from injuries suffered in the crash. She was the only person in the vehicle, officials say.
Published
October 8, 2021

Winthrop and surrounding towns to discuss best ways to eradicate invasive water plant

Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in Cobbossee Lake in 2018, and continues to spread throughout the lake.
Published
October 3, 2021

Trotting Parks center hopes to go from blog to museum

Stephen Thompson, who launched the Lost Trotting Parks Heritage Center as a blog in 2009, hopes to turn it into a brick-and-mortar resource center and museum.
Published
September 24, 2021

Historic Readfield clock returns to Union Meeting House

The Readfield Union Meeting House board of trustees hopes to have the entire building restored by its 200th anniversary in 2028.
Published
September 15, 2021

MaineGeneral Health working on contingency plan for staffing as deadline approaches for Mills’ vaccination mandate

As of Tuesday, about 81% of the hospital’s employees met the COVID-19 vaccination mandate Gov. Janet Mills has set for health care workers.
Published
September 12, 2021

Hallowell’s granite event lets public watch the creation of 6 sculptures

The art show at Stevens Commons, held every day from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., started on Saturday and will end on Sunday Sept. 19.
Published
September 11, 2021

Windsor honors lives of veterans with dedication of new memorial on 9/11

The town’s Veteran’s Memorial Monument was completed last November, however due to COVID-19 restrictions the town was unable to hold a formal dedication at the time.
Published
September 11, 2021

Friends of beloved musician Martin Swinger planning central Maine concert, parade in his memory

The concert, called “Music in the Rafters: Celebrating the Music and Magic of Martin Swinger,” is set for Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Hall in Gardiner.