The money will support the foundation’s America’s Best Idea program, which provides grants for innovative projects that encourage use of national parks.
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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Portland gardens show how to nurture nature naturally
More than two acres at Back Cove bloom with trees and flowers as a model of yardscaping without fertilizers and pesticides.
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Forecast rosy for strawberry crop
Maine experts cite last year’s nice fall weather, when most of the flower buds are formed.
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Freeport narrowing town manager search
Councilors will choose candidates to interview soon and plan to hold a public reception with the finalists in August.
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Maine strawberry growers anticipate ‘nice crop’
A good harvest is expected in the coming weeks, despite several spring frosts and recent heavy rain.
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Foundations boost learning in Yarmouth-area schools
The foundations are registered nonprofits that provided more than $60,000 for educational programs not funded by the school budget.
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Election 2012: Courtney: Reduce debt, taxes, rancor
The state Senate majority leader touts his record on working to reduce debt and taxes and says his respect for others’ views shows he can help break the Washington gridlock.
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RSU 5 instructors, board sign contract
Pownal and Durham teacher wages are now in line with Freeport educators’ higher pay.
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First teachers’ contract signed for Freeport-area RSU
The contract brings salaries in Durham and Pownal in line with higher-paid staff in Freeport.
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Earth-friendly demo gardens to open on Back Cove
The gardens showcase nearly 2,000 trees, shrubs and perennials that can help Maine gardeners reduce water use and reliance on fertilizers and pesticides.