Kunin is principal of an American school in Rome and a former principal of Deering High and Reiche Community School in Portland.
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.
Hospice project gives students rare insight into the end of life
The University of New England offers an unusually immersive care experience with patients facing death and dying.
Highlands of Topsham sold to investment group
The retirement community is home to more than 450 people on a 75-acre campus.
LePage and head of Maine housing authority oppose bond for senior housing
Both issue statements against a bipartisan initiative that would build 1,000 units of much-needed senior housing statewide.
South Portland looks to Boston law firm to defend crude-oil ban
The City Council will decide whether to hire Foley Hoag to represent it in a lawsuit challenging the Clear Skies ordinance it passed in July.
South Portland hires first sustainability coordinator
Julie Rosenbach helped to increase recycling and sustainability programs at Bates College and was a waste reduction specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Freedom of speech, backlash of anger over four words at South Portland High School
Three students who made others aware of their right not to say the Pledge of Allegiance are stunned by the emotional reaction.
Report: Maine’s need for affordable senior housing is growing
A study finds there was a shortage of nearly 9,000 units of affordable housing available to low-income older people in 2012.
Cape Elizabeth adds a year to school superintendent’s contract
The School Board extends Meredith Nadeau’s deal in spite of allusions to problems with morale.
South Portland students win big at Boston jazz fest
The high school’s large and small ensembles each brought home awards from the largest competition of its kind.