The Board of Education members, including Chairwoman Donna Beeley, are recalled after months of controversy involving the superintendent and the high school principal.
Kelley Bouchard
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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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Winter moth threat in South Portland halts home-grown plant sale
Fear of spreading the tree-killing insect has forced groups in the city to stop selling plants from local gardens at popular annual events.
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Scarborough voters consider removing three school board members Tuesday
But what happens next in a months-long controversy involving top school personnel and divisive policy decisions is anybody’s guess.
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Scarborough schools shaken by an administrative cage fight
Smoldering tensions between a first-time superintendent and a high school principal have mushroomed into districtwide disruptions pulling students, teachers and the school board into the fray.
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Scarborough police seek ‘individuals’ who sent threatening letter to superintendent
The anonymous letter, which was addressed to Superintendent Julie Kukenberger’s husband, also was sent to five school board members and the town manager, according to a police statement.
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Abyssinian restoration finds unexpected support to raise final $1.5 million
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings plans to rally the local business community to help finish the project well before the building’s 200th anniversary.
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Student’s suicide raises questions about school’s response to warning signs
Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer’s hints about his dark side, but it’s unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he’s not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.
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Scarborough school controversy heats up as group aiming to oust 3 board members gets recall vote
A petition drive gathered enough valid signatures to force recall elections in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the school board has raised alarm about ‘slanderous attacks’ on Superintendent Julie Kukenberger.
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Plan for phase 1 of Scarborough Downs development wins approval
Developers plan to kick off a 10- to 20-year effort with various housing projects. Town planners expect to see ‘great’ designs next.
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South Portland council repeals new rules for short-term rentals
Councilors plan to make significant changes at an upcoming workshop, encouraged by residents on both sides of the divisive issue.