Jim Morse took the job as head of the city’s public schools in July 2009 on the heels of a financial crisis that resulted in the firing of a superintendent and a business manager.
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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Falmouth to limit where child-sex offenders live
The law would prevent child-sex offenders from living within 750 feet of public or private schools and other municipal properties frequented by children.
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Falmouth wants school property bids under cover
Councilors say they can negotiate the best deal if talks are kept private.
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Falmouth school reuse proposals to be kept secret
Councilors weigh the public’s right to know against their desire to negotiate the best deal.
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Get a load of all the cargo spacein Portland
The marine terminal site is being reconstructed in a $5 million project to quadruple its capacity
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Historic group, new goals
The Portland Club, already different than when it was founded, is retooling as it completes its 125th year.
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Falmouth retargeting Route 1 as ‘downtown’
Some question the new zoning plan, fearing traffic jams and a negative effect on businesses.
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Back on the wagon
Many years after the peak of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, a couple in Saco hopes to revive and modernize the mission.
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Falmouth school sale raises role of secrecy
The Town Council will discuss whether proposals for the properties can be negotiated in secret.
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DEP restores director to southern office
Jim Dusch lives in North Yarmouth and has worked at the agency for more than a decade.