He was principal of Trinity Catholic School in Lewiston for the last three years and previously worked at several schools in Arizona.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the state’s leading business organizations. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, immigration, education, transportation, 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, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
Portland steps up to the task of sprucing up its schools
The fix-it list includes restoring the terrazzo foyer at Portland High
Longtime McAuley leadership changing
After 30 years, the girls’ school’s new principal will be lay teacher-administrator.
Ahead of the classes
Teachers once again devote part of their summer vacation to setting up their rooms and preparing lesson components for the coming school year.
Governor praises students for science, math achievements
Two attend an acclaimed science camp, six represent Maine at a national design competition, and one wins an international science prize.
Schools watching numbers
Preliminary figures show Portland’s enrollment is slightly lower than last fall.
UMaine among Princeton Review’s ‘best’
The university in Orono is recognized for the seventh year in a row and gets extra kudos for “green” campus programs.
School building renovation plan is questioned
City officials want more information before acting on a consultant’s proposal for cutting utility costs.
City Hall says bye-bye … we’ll miss whoopie pies
The popular Clock Tower Cafe will keep some favorites, but create a healthier menu.
Portland school leaders attend team-building retreats
The four-day program is being led by Rice & Associates, a Greensboro, N.C., consulting firm that specializes in management change in business and industry.