Portland officials respond to an incident in which a classroom was tampered with by GOP delegates.
Kelley Bouchard
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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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Cohen to speak at Maine law school graduation
The former secretary of defense and Bangor native will give keynote address at the ceremony on Saturday.
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Wells-Ogunquit’s Waltz named principal at Deering
Hiram Sibley is also picked to be assistant principal at King Middle School, where he has worked since 1996.
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‘Kid Whisperer’ picks up Milken teaching award
Richard Meserve of The REAL School is honored with 53 other teachers from across the country.
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Principals chosen for Deering High and King Middle
The candidates will be formally recommended and considered at Wednesday’s School Committee meeting.
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REAL School teacher receives $25K Milken award
“Kid Whisperer” Richard Meserve is honored for his low-key, flexible and personalized teaching style.
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Former Portland legislator wants another try
The District 114 incumbent, Democrat Peter Stuckey, faces a primary challenge from George Vincent Jr.
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House primary election in Portland features clash of beliefs
Kenneth Capron says he has concerns about Islam. Badr Sharif says Capron doesn’t understand it.
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Taking the money: Seven schools bite the bullet and make a move to improve
Districts submitting aggressive three-year plans will share $9 million of the federal windfall.
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‘A real kick in the face’
For Lake Region High School in Naples and its beleaguered principal, making ‘the list’ of the state’s persistently lowest-performing schools was the worst kind of news. Then came the soul-searching, the promise of more funds, and something perhaps less expected: hope.