A national-caliber athlete, she’ll be a member of the Senior Varsity/Team USA-qualifying synchronized skating team at Adrian College in Michigan.
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.
Sam Mercer: Sanford High School
He’s several years younger than his classmates, but has tackled the most difficult academic courses and loves sharing what he’s learned.
Nimco Isack: Deering High School
A daughter of Somali immigrants, she co-founded the Black Student Union at Deering High School and has worked to address diversity issues.
Sierra Zahares: Freeport High School
She’s educating the world about what it’s like to have Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition.
Our 2019 graduates to watch are making waves in the world
Coming from high schools across southern Maine, these outstanding members of the class of 2019 have already accomplished a lot and plan to do more.
Rohan Freedman: Cape Elizabeth High School
Rohan Freedman has already dived into the work of improving and increasing the world’s food supply.
Alvaro Huezo Coto: Kennebunk High School
He arrived in Maine two years ago and aspires to become a lawyer who will fight for workers’ rights.
Richard Joyce: Cheverus High School
A fraternal triplet, he has drawn lessons in compassion and leadership from his unusual family situation.
Many Mainers enter golden years financially insecure
Four in 10 seniors who live independently struggle to make ends meet, putting the state on the front lines of a national retirement crisis that’s expected to intensify.
Saco man arrested in Old Port assault
Matthew Calvert, 22, is charged with aggravated assault, police say.