Voters will decide Nov. 4 whether to form a committee to explore the costs of leaving the district.
Leslie Bridgers
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Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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Gorham council decides to continue assisting immigrants
Councilors vote to continue General Assistance for undocumented immigrants while a lawsuit against the state goes forward.
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Meg Perry Center loses its space, but not its optimism
A Portland group focused on being an accessible community resource is without a home but continuing its mission.
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Westbrook officer claims harassment, retaliation for ticketing girlfriend of police colleague
Melissa May says she plans to sue the city for several human rights violations amid internal pressure to ‘rip up’ the speeding citation.
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Hearing shows support for Freeport’s split from Regional School Unit 5
But some worry about the future of Freeport High School if it doesn’t get enough students from Durham and Pownal.
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Former South Portland lawmaker denies violating city ordinances
Chris Muse appears in court to answer complaint that he violated city’s housing and nuisance ordinances
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Ex-Maine lawmaker goes from public servant to neighborhood nuisance
Chris Muse of South Portland believes an undiagnosed medical condition has contributed to his problems.
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Hearing to focus on Freeport’s withdrawal from RSU 5
Residents of the district will be invited to comment on the withdrawal plan Tuesday.
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Gorham schools superintendent retiring
Ted Sharp says he will retire at the end of the 2014-15 school year.
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Tough Mudder to make its debut in Maine
The popular competition in Westbrook this weekend will bring 13,000 athletes and about $5 million to the local economy.