Superintendent Ken Kunin says students will be welcomed back Wednesday to a building with “reliable” boilers and no heating oil odor.
Kelley Bouchard
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Kelley writes about Maine businesses large and small, focusing on economic development, workforce initiatives and the stateโs 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.
Another Maine trooper is injured in rear-end turnpike crash
Trooper Ryan Keller was parked in the breakdown lane of the Maine Turnpike with his emergency lights flashing when his cruiser was struck from behind.
Portland announces membership of new working waterfront panel
The Waterfront Working Group includes lobstermen and others who will consider a variety of issues during a six-month moratorium on waterfront development.
Snow causes slippery Friday morning commute, then gives way to rain
The weekend is expected to be calm, with colder weather returning Sunday and a mix of snow and rain arriving New Year’s Eve.
Money magazine says South Portland is still the best place to live in Maine
For the second year in a row, the magazine notes its thriving economy, relative affordability and seaside amenities.
Director of UNE geriatrics program receives hospice leadership award
Marilyn Gugliucci started a 48-hour hospice immersion program for University of New England med students.
Oil odor closes South Portland middle school again Friday
Memorial Middle School students will get an early start to the holiday break because of this week’s boiler breakdown.
Cape Elizabeth to hire municipal finance director
The new position is expected to address a growing need for town and school budget accountability flagged in a recent audit.
South Portland council backs zoning change for new middle school
Councilors unanimously approve the first reading of a proposal to allow the school on Wescott Road to be as tall as 60 feet.
Heating oil odor forces closure of South Portland school for 3rd day
Memorial Middle School students will attend classes at South Portland High School on Thursday while malfunctioning boilers are repaired.