Kelley Bouchard – Page 59 – Centralmaine.com

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.

Scarborough Middle School gets STEM grant from pharmaceutical group

by Kelley Bouchard December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Biddeford Middle School and Windham High School also will receive grants to support science, technology, engineering and math programs.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

South Portland assistant principal wins state recognition

by Kelley Bouchard December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Kimberlee Bennett has been named the 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for grades 9-12 by the Maine Principals’ Association.

Local & State, News

Cost of South Portland pier project rises with projected sea level

by Kelley Bouchard December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Replacing, rather than repairing, the Portland Street Pier would cost at least $1.8 million, but it would help ensure the facility’s long-term viability amid rising tides in the warming Atlantic.

Local & State, News, Politics

South Portland’s incoming mayor aims to mend rift over rentals

by Kelley Bouchard December 3, 2018December 2, 2018

For Councilor Claude Morgan, being mayor in 2019 is part of serving the community he views as family.

Local & State, News, Politics

South Portland citywide special election draws 2 candidates for District 5 seat

by Kelley Bouchard December 3, 2018December 11, 2018

Donald Cook and Deqa Dhalac are running for a City Council seat that represents the west side of South Portland.

Business, Local & State

Scarborough approves tax deal for developers to build new downtown at the Downs

by Kelley Bouchard November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

The local developers would be reimbursed as much as $81 million in property taxes to help pay for roads and other infrastructure.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough sees chance to refocus with superintendent stepping down

by Kelley Bouchard November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

Julie Kukenberger, who was involved in several months of controversy, says she will continue to lead the school district in advance of her departure next summer.