Colin Woodard

Colin Woodard

Staff Writer

cwoodard@pressherald.com

207-791-6317

Colin Woodard has covered politics and elections for more than two decades, from Bosnia and Bucharest to Washington, D.C., Augusta, and Portland City Hall. He has written for a wide range of national and international publications and is the author of four books, including "American Nations," a history of North America's regional cultures. He joined the Portland Press Herald at the end of April and covers political finance and lobbying, among other things.



Latest Articles by Colin Woodard


May 15, 2013

In Maine, push for virtual schools fades

After negative publicity, a task force's preliminary report omits key digital learning reforms championed by Gov. LePage and Jeb Bush.


May 2, 2013

LePage official blasts widely supported paint bill

The bill is sponsored by a Republican and supported by Democrats and the industry, but Melanie Loyzim testifies against it.


April 29, 2013

Maine laptop choice leaves schools relieved, confused

Officials are pleased to have the flexibility to pick their provider, but there's uncertainty on cost.


April 24, 2013

Flaws found at online education provider wooing Maine

A Florida probe questions the company's unqualified teacher assignments and says it had inaccurate student rosters.


April 3, 2013

Maine official: I was harassed for not shredding public documents

A CDC division director says she was assaulted by senior managers for refusing to shred documents that showed funding-awards corruption.


April 1, 2013

Maine alewives begin a legislative run

The Marine Resources Committee unanimously supports the fish's return to much of the St. Croix River.


March 25, 2013

Alewives' passage in St. Croix hinges on passage of bills in Augusta

Over diminishing concerns of freshwater fishermen, the Legislature is considering three bills which would allow varying degrees of passage to alewives in the St. Croix watershed.


March 16, 2013

Is Maine ready for climate changes?

Democratic lawmakers may restart planning for predicted effects like storms and floods that was halted by the LePage administration.


March 11, 2013

Questioned for conflict, Maine-linked firm ends lobbying

The Florida foundation tied to Jeb Bush has influenced Gov. Paul LePage's education agenda.


March 11, 2013

Laptop delay stalls Maine school plans

As the Governor's Office holds off on approving the large purchase, districts are facing budget deadlines and training uncertainties."

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