The Democratic candidate for governor looks for a boost from a rally today in Lewiston.
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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Campaign Diary: Mitchell rally, football, meet-and-greet and debate
Libby Mitchell and her supporters kept a strong pace Saturday as the Democratic candidate for governor headed into the final days of a tough campaign. Mitchell started the day at a Democratic rally in Portland, shook hands at a Biddeford High School football game against Scarborough, greeted shoppers at the new Trader Joe’s specialty grocery […]
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Campaign Diary: Stumping to promote ‘good change’
Libby Mitchell recognizes tough economic times, but cites her experience in balancing state budgets.
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Mix of candidates seek Portland school seats
A retired teacher takes on incumbents for at-large slots, and two candidates vie to represent District 3.
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Campaign Diary: It’s about more than money, Mitchell supporter says
LEWISTON – Noah Abdi wasn’t kidding when he called Libby Mitchell “Governor” during a campaign stop Thursday morning at the African Immigrants Association on Lisbon Street. “I’m a political junkie and I love the political system in America,” Abdi explained afterward. “I believe Libby Mitchell will be the next governor of Maine.” Abdi, who works […]
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Portland aims to add steppingstones to kindergarten
Portland’s school chief says preschool for 4-year-olds will build a foundation for later success in education.
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Feds offer anti-bullying guidance to educators
The White House and Department of Education also announced the next steps to address bullying and harassment in schools.
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Readfield teacher wins $25,000 Milken award
Education Commissioner Angela Faherty presents the unrestricted prize to Kristie Clark, a 20-year teaching veteran.
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Portland High dance draws crowd despite grinding ban
The senior class and student council sold 497 tickets to the annual event, which usually attracts 325 to 350 students.
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Forum focus: Should noncitizens be allowed to vote in city elections?
PORTLAND – A proposal on the city’s ballot to give noncitizens the right to vote in municipal elections was the focus of a student-moderated forum Wednesday at Portland High School. The forum, hosted by Antoinette Skillings’ law and public policy class, included residents on both sides of the issue, advocates for immigrants and city officials […]