The federal grant will help create the first comprehensive printed and searchable online dictionary of the endangered language of the Penobscot Indian Nation.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
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.
Knight’s reasons for solitude could go back to late teens, experts say
While it remains unclear what led Christopher Knight to hide in the Maine woods for 27 years, behavior experts speculate what led him to live the life of a woodsman and petty thief.
N.H. hospital to join MaineHealth system
Memorial in North Conway is the first hospital outside Maine to joint the group.
Poor planning adds to Maine’s foster care crisis
Not only is funding in jeopardy, but the state’s child welfare bureaucracy failed to anticipate the growing need, fueled by drug use and addiction.
Maine plan takes action to address Alzheimer’s
The plan calls on state agencies, local businesses and philanthropic groups to make Alzheimer’s a priority.
Police search suspected meth lab in Bath
This is the fourth suspected meth lab found in Maine this year.
Maine officials to release plan to address dementia issues
More than 37,000 Mainers have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow to 53,000 by 2020.
Dental clinic’s funding cutoff stirs backlash
Clinical Services, which serves mentally ill people from across Maine, will close in June if its budget is not restored.
Maine health coalition chief tapped for national post
Elizabeth Mitchell has led the Maine Health Management Coalition since 2008.
Maine licenses 1st cooperative health plan under Affordable Care Act
Maine Community Health Options will offer members lower costs and better coverage, company officials say.