Kelley Bouchard writes about what’s happening in Maine and beyond, with a focus on South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth and other communities in Cumberland County. Her interests include housing, immigration, human rights, history, aging issues, sustainability, the environment and the untold story. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. Before joining the staff of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in 1998, she was a reporter for 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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PublishedMarch 1, 2010
Metro fare hikes delayed for public school students
Students who ride the Metro will continue paying 50 cents through the end of the school year.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2010
Facing cuts: ‘If we’re overstaffed, it’s not here’
A special education teacher at Longfellow Elementary never stops, often juggling several tasks at one time.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2010
Keeping count: Report could have big budget impact
An overhaul is proposed at a time when special ed costs $16 million a year.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2010
Special ed report could be force for change
Parents of Portland students agree that ‘there is a lack of defined leadership and consistency’ in special ed programs.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2010
Consultants defend findings on special ed
The report was based on the district’s own data, they tell the School Committee.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2010
Portland schools chief plans leadership shake-up
Jim Morse says his plan will focus on increasing staff accountability and student performance.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2010
Portland panel to meet with special ed. consultant
The School Committee is scheduled to meet with the authors of a controversial report that concluded the district could save $2.5 million on special education
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2010
Hoose to speak at USM graduation
Author Phillip Hoose of Portland, who recently won the National Book Award, will also receive an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2010
Sex education at crossroads in Portland
With two of its teachers retiring, the program could be maintained as is or changed significantly.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2010
Added incentive boosts city school retirements
Portland will save about $2 million in salaries in the next school year, helping to offset big funding cuts.
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