Wayne Ross, who led the school for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 80.
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.
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South Portland’s legal fees creep toward $1 million in pipeline lawsuit
Anonymous donations push the Clear Skies Legal Defense Fund to more than $100,000.
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South Portland to consider moratorium on marijuana businesses
Cities and towns can decide whether to allow or ban marijuana-related businesses, but private possession and use would still be legal statewide.
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A brief history of Scarborough Downs
How the legendary racetrack changed throughout the years.
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The race is on to sell Scarborough Downs, racetrack and all
The owners are marketing the 483-acre property for other purposes after a deal falls through that would have preserved the struggling harness racing enterprise.
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Maine’s first Arabic-language newspaper publishes 2nd issue
The 16-page paper features an article encouraging Arab-Americans to vote in the upcoming elections and a welcome column written in English by a West End neighborhood leader.
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Addiction rehab scholarship established in memory of Devon Higgins
The fund, which is accepting donations, will help pay for 30-day stays in residential treatment facilities for those ready to get ‘clean.’
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Aide to addicts struggles with grief, guilt after sibling’s overdose
Jaime Higgins of the Scarborough police discusses her internal torment and what she learned about her brother after his stunning death a month ago.
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Donald Trump’s eldest to campaign in Maine
Donald Trump Jr. is scheduled to make stops in Lewiston, Auburn and Gray, WCSH-TV reports.
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Cape Elizabeth’s rural character is major concern among Town Council candidates
Three candidates are running for two Town Council seats in the Nov. 8 town election.