Maine education commissioner Stephen Bowen is seeking input as the state prepares to seek flexibility under the controversial No Child Left Behind Act.
Kelley Bouchard
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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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Bird survey counts on citizen scientists
‘We spend all day in the woods,’ says one participant in the National Audubon Society’s 112th annual Christmas Bird Count.
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Eglinton returning to Portland school district
Peter Eglinton, the former school board chairman, will likely be named Portland Public Schools’ chief operations officer.
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Proposed charter school secures Portland site
The Baxter Academy for Technology and Science would open next September near the corner of Commercial and York St.
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Yarmouth may remove dams from Royal River
Town leaders have been seriously considering the idea of removing the dams for several months. But they’ll seek public input before making a decision.
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Freeport OKs skating rink, bus study
The rink on Depot Street could be ready for skaters by Christmas, if the weather cooperates.
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Grants will fund extras at schools in Yarmouth
The $17,000 comes from a nonprofit group that formed to pay for special projects and programs.
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Falmouth High develops math, science specialty
Students in the program will work outside the classroom and earn acknowledgment.
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Freeport could get skating rink in village center
The town would buy a rink kit and install it in a downtown parking lot if town councilors agree.
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Freeport looks to add ways to move public
With the train coming next year, councilors will consider joining a bus service feasibility study.