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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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Riverton elementary students win college scholarships
The Maine College Circle promotes aspirations for higher education among young students.
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Open-carry gun group plans Acadia event
The Thompson Island picnic is meant to show “there is no reason” for an open-carry ban in Maine’s national park sites.
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Application surge fuels interest in law school expansion
The University of Maine School of Law plans to look at whether it can sustain higher enrollment.
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Mitchell endorsed by state teachers union
The MEA announcement is the second major labor endorsement for Libby Mitchell this week.
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Portland revamping special-ed programs
The district brings in a specialist to help fix flaws such as poor consistency and weak accountability.
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USM gets grant for women’s studies in Persian Gulf
The university consortium in United Arab Emirates is believed to be the first of its kind.
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King Middle principal on track for national award
Mike McCarthy is being recognized for leadership in transforming a diverse, urban school using the Expeditionary Learning model.
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Saco man charged in attempt to snatch boy
Police say Eric Auger, 37, ran off with the child but the father chased Auger and pulled the boy away.
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MEA endorses Mitchell for governor
President of statewide union says Maine needs a leader who is focused on improving public schools.