James Page, 59, is a Maine native and UMS alumnus with a lot of business and education experience.
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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New state panel seeks input on charter schools
Public forums will be held in early March in Portland, Bangor and Augusta.
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UMaine system names Maine businessman as chancellor
James Page is the CEO of the James W. Sewall Co. in Old Town.
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Broadway reduced to one lane for main repair
Drivers should use other routes as work is expected to continue through the afternoon commute.
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Fresh ideas for Portland farmers markets
A federal grant will expand a program that allows Maine growers to accept food stamp benefit cards.
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School choice hinges on reversing a longtime funding ban
Religious schools applaud the governor’s proposal, but public educators worry that their students – and revenues – could be diverted.
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In Maine visit, Romney takes jabs at Obama
On the eve of Maine caucuses, the candidate promises a return to ‘conservative principles’.
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Freeport sets public hearing on soccer complex
The Feb. 28 forum targets Seacoast United’s request to create a new district for its soccer complex.
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Districts win, lose pieces of aid pie
Already facing federal cutbacks, those losing under the state formula find the prospect ‘devastating.’
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Soccer club seeks a new zoning change
Members of a Freeport neighborhood group suggest a referendum to block the request.