He’s set his sights on solving some of the world’s big problems.
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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Nate Arrants: Falmouth High School
A love of nature photography has helped him develop the best in himself.
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Klein Ngoga: Portland High School
His early life lessons and struggles have taught him to help others.
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Jackson Oloya: Biddeford High School
By happenstance, he discovers a trade that suits him and a path to learn it well.
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Hannah Griffin: Scarborough High School
Swimming helped her overcome health challenges and taught her she could excel.
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Ranya Al Obaidi: Westbrook High School
Even as a recent immigrant, she took on leadership roles.
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Gregory Pershing: Greely High School
His passions for math and music meet at a happy intersection.
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Stiles Zuschlag: Noble High School
He started a new school as a transgender male, and rediscovered learning.
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Judge calls for compromise on South Portland’s bid to close 2 motels targeted by police chief
Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren lobbies the council and the motels’ owners to agree to conditions that would allow the Route 1 businesses to remain open.
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Judge gives more time to 2 motels targeted for closure by South Portland City Council
In advance of a court hearing Friday, Justice Thomas Warren prohibits the shutdown of The Knights Inn and the Maine Motel when their operating licenses expire Thursday.