Uncertainty about state funding for education brings an order to reduce spending for supplies.
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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Superintendent: Reiche ripe for new leadership model
A study would help determine if the school’s strong, cohesive teaching staff should lead as a team.
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Falmouth makes error in reporting graduation data
The actual graduation rate in 2008-09 was 94.01 percent, but the reported rate of 89.71 percent will remain on the books.
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Yarnevich named principal of Reiche Community School
He was principal of Trinity Catholic School in Lewiston for the last three years and previously worked at several schools in Arizona.
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Portland steps up to the task of sprucing up its schools
The fix-it list includes restoring the terrazzo foyer at Portland High
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Longtime McAuley leadership changing
After 30 years, the girls’ school’s new principal will be lay teacher-administrator.
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Ahead of the classes
Teachers once again devote part of their summer vacation to setting up their rooms and preparing lesson components for the coming school year.
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Governor praises students for science, math achievements
Two attend an acclaimed science camp, six represent Maine at a national design competition, and one wins an international science prize.
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Schools watching numbers
Preliminary figures show Portland’s enrollment is slightly lower than last fall.
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UMaine among Princeton Review’s ‘best’
The university in Orono is recognized for the seventh year in a row and gets extra kudos for “green” campus programs.