The institute will develop an online academy system to deliver first-responder training throughout the state.
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.
City schools bracing for influx from Cathedral
Portland educators will need to identify resources in the budget to serve up to 90 transferring students in the fall.
Church may house special ed program from West School
Woodfords Congregational Church is considering three parish house tenants.
Portland schools, Woodfords church consider lease
A lease proposal under consideration would have the West School special education program move to the parish house at Woodfords Congregational Church.
Portland seeks public input on principals’ hiring
Parents, students and other community members are invited to fill out a survey on qualities wanted in Portland High and Riverton Elementary principals.
Forbes ranks Falmouth ‘Top City to Live, Learn’
Falmouth tops Forbes Magazine’s list of 67 cities for educational quality and it’s No. 1 among communities with median home value between $200,000 and $399,000.
Campaign under way to redevelop Falmouth schools
Question 1 on the June 14 town ballot asks voters to approve a $5.65 million proposal and spend up to $1.5 million in surplus town funds on the project.
Education commissioner tours Cumberland County
Stephen Bowen will host a public forum from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gorham Middle School.
Doubt mixes in with ‘Three Cups’ inspiration
Accusations of fabrications and charity mismanagement disappoint Mainers moved by Greg Mortenson’s work.
Massachusetts man sought in fatal Westbrook stabbing
Robert Stubbs is killed after a dispute at his Central Street home