The school board has appointed Sandy Prince to lead Scarborough schools for a year after he retires from the Windham-Raymond district in June.
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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Identical twin sisters celebrate their 100th birthday in Portland
Born in Italy in 1919, Amelia and Mary Pizzo turned 10 on a boat heading for Ellis Island in 1929. They turned 100 together on Wednesday at Mary’s house.
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Cape Elizabeth to charge nonresidents for prime parking at Fort Williams
Parking at the popular park will remain free for residents, but town councilors hope to raise $300,000 a year in fees from nonresidents who want to park close to Portland Head Light during the busy months.
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Here’s where Mainers can drop off firearms Saturday to make garden tools
Unwanted firearms and ammunition collected by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition will be turned into garden spades and pickaxes in Colorado.
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Portland school board selects contractor for Lyseth School renovation
Hardypond Construction of Portland is the low bidder at $14.5 million but that’s $2.8 million over estimates because of a combination of factors in the construction market.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
South Portland man stabbed at early morning house party
The 27-year-old was treated at Maine Medical Center for a non-life-threatening injury, police say.
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Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote ‘solarizing’ the city’s schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
KeyBank donates over $130,000 to Avesta Housing
Part of the grant will promote expanded access to safe, clean and affordable senior housing.
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EPA extends time to comment on South Portland air emissions settlement
City officials sought an extension after residents complained that the EPA failed to notify the city about alleged Clean Air Act violations or include the city in negotiating a settlement with Global Partners LP.
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South Portland is ready to clear the air around petroleum facilities
An EPA lawsuit has raised concerns about the health impacts and government oversight of six petroleum companies that have been doing business on South Portland’s waterfront for decades.