Several longtime faculty members have circulated a petition to ask the faculty senate to hold a referendum among the university’s 345 faculty members.
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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UMaine System employee raises total $7 million
The increases went to 809 people over seven years while many others went without.
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UMaine system gave $7M in individual raises
Most raises, from 5 percent to 63 percent, were given over the past seven years under the Salaried Employee Compensation and Classification Program.
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Maine environmental regulators checking Freeport fields permit
Officials are trying to determine if the town should have sought a costly comprehensive review for the entire development.
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Coast Guard ups security for Obama events
Restricted-entry zones are planned on the Fore River and near Southern Maine Community College’s waterfront campus.
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Obama’s visit will affect bus service, travel routes
Police advise drivers to anticipate road closures, delays and the need for additional travel time.
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SMCC prepares to welcome Obama
About 1,700 are expected to attend the sold-out fundraiser at the college’s gym.
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Obama visit to hinder travel in Portland, S. Portland
The presidential motorcade will cause “rolling” street closures on its way to Southern Maine Community College and Portland Museum of Art.
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Falmouth reviews land-buy options
Private and public parcels make the list as the town clears the way for the ex-school site sale.
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USM president rescinds raises for 2 key aides
Selma Botman cites the need for ‘prudent stewardship of public resources’ as she cancels large pay increases she gave to her chief of staff and executive director of public affairs.