The superintendent wants to help Portland schools recognize and build on each other’s successes.
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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Saco pedestrian dies from injuries in morning collision
Constance Orendorf, 74, was on her way to church; Walter Fleury, 66, of Old Orchard Beach, is charged with operating under the influence of drugs.
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No one injured in crash into Anjon’s
The driver of an SUV that crossed the center line of Route 1 may have been unconscious.
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Skolnik won’t seek re-election to Portland council
He said his law practice and a new technology business venture won’t allow him to run a campaign and fully represent his constituents.
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Group devising guidelines to help districts graduate more students
The goal is to let schools know the best practices for reducing dropouts and making education relevant.
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USM to start renewable energy certificate program
Students will learn to map wind and solar resources in southern Maine, test energy efficiency and study the production and testing of more sustainable biofuels.
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Time Warner Cable launches Spanish website
The customer-service website is geared toward subscribers in the Northeast, including Maine.
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USM announces Presidential Scholarship winners
The new scholarship program provides incoming freshmen with $5,000 in tuition assistance each year for four years.
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New scholarship honors retired Marine in Skowhegan
The $2,500 award will give preference to Maine high school students who are children of Marines.
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New-media pioneerto lead MaineToday sites
Tim Archambault brings 13 years of experience in online innovation to the newspaper company.