Author Phillip Hoose of Portland, who recently won the National Book Award, will also receive an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.
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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Sex education at crossroads in Portland
With two of its teachers retiring, the program could be maintained as is or changed significantly.
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Added incentive boosts city school retirements
Portland will save about $2 million in salaries in the next school year, helping to offset big funding cuts.
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Caron: Schedule sharing bears more study
The board will consider his proposed condition of approval when it votes on Wednesday.
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Flaws like those in special ed exist in other parts of district
Officials begin fixing deficiencies in central oversight, curriculum consistency and job descriptions.
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School program may move and grow
Officials want a consultant to explore ways to offer West School’s day-treatment program to other districts.
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In Catholic bastion, a painful reality
Declining membership and rising costs are likely to force two more Lewiston churches to be shut down and sold.
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Rice family enjoys a ‘fantastic journey’
Lois Dickson Rice grew up in Maine and is the mother of Susan Rice, a recent Obama nominee.
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Maine native’s daughter gets Cabinet post
Susan Rice, named U.N. ambassador, often visits her family’s summer home in Lincolnville.
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Obama adviser sees chance at King’s goal
‘I never dreamed I’d see a room this diverse in Maine,’ Susan Rice said during her remarks at Portland’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration.