Middle school students would start 25 minutes later and high school students would start 40 minutes later under a proposal for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
South Portland to test biodiesel in some city vehicles
The city has partnered with Maine Standard Biofuels, which recycles used cooking oil at its Portland refinery.
South Portland Buy Local group launches toy drive
The community partnership brightened the holidays for nearly 200 children last year.
Scarborough police officer named to national addiction recovery council
John Gill is a coordinator of Operation HOPE, which has helped 210 people get into drug rehabiliation programs since it started a year ago.
Independent MacAuslan challenges two-term Democrat Millett for Senate District 29 seat
The candidates, who differ on many issues, are vying for the state Senate seat representing South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough.
Democratic Rep. Monaghan challenged by Republican Van Syckel in House District 30
The Cape Elizabeth candidates differ on many issues, and on ballot initiatives to raise Maine’s minimum wage and require background checks for private gun sales.
First-term Rep. Kevin Battle faces Brad Fox in House District 33
The South Portland candidates have similar views on eliminating the income tax, raising the minimum wage and requiring background checks for private gun sales.
Addiction rehab scholarship established in memory of Devon Higgins
The fund, which is accepting donations, will help pay for 30-day stays in residential treatment facilities for those ready to get ‘clean.’
Aide to addicts struggles with grief, guilt after sibling’s overdose
Jaime Higgins of the Scarborough police discusses her internal torment and what she learned about her brother after his stunning death a month ago.
Donald Trump’s eldest to campaign in Maine
Donald Trump Jr. is scheduled to make stops in Lewiston, Auburn and Gray, WCSH-TV reports.