State police say Patrick Dapolito and Kelly Winslow-Dapolito were married about six months when he shot her in the head on March 16 and left her body on land owned by his father in Upton.
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.
York man charged in home burglaries
Police say David Barrett took more than $5,000 in cash, credit cards, Social Security cards and prescription drugs from several homes in town.
Democrats try to create space in crowded field
Jobs and the economy were the hot topics for the five candidates for governor.
Adoption scammer gets nine-month sentence
PORTLAND — A Westbrook woman who pleaded guilty in an adoption scam involving couples in New Jersey and California received a nine-month jail sentence Friday in Cumberland County Superior Court. In an agreement with prosecutors, Misty Sargent admitted to two counts of felony theft. She promised to give her unborn baby to three couples, including […]
Portland School Board askedto save programs, positions
Public comments on the scaled-back budget include an idea that teachers and others accept a pay freeze next year.
Morse: Shake-up would save city schools nearly $38,000
Portland’s school board is scheduled to receive the superintendent’s administrative plan tonight.
Suggestions on school budget in Portland? Tell the board
A public hearing tonight will take a look at next year’s spending proposal, which includes layoffs and expanded programs.
Big ideas, and bigger results, at King Middle School
The architect of King’s culture of curiosity gains national attention once again.
Portland schools chief submitsadministrative reorg plan
The plan would eliminate the assistant superintendent, human resources director and special education director, among others positions.
Hearing Wednesdayon $89.8M school budget plan
A citywide referendum on the 2010-11 spending plan will be held on May 11.