But councilors want time to fine-tune the proposal, which was spurred by criticism of School Committee member Suzanne Joyce.
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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Brunswick School Board votes to take RSU 5 students if Freeport withdraws
Durham and Pownal high school students would then go to Brunswick High, if Freeport voters decide withdraw.
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UMaine System revising policies for renovating historic buildings
Meanwhile, work on USM’s art gallery is set to resume – with white pine clapboards instead of vinyl siding to satisfy critics.
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Robin Williams’ death shines light on increasing suicide rate among baby boomers
In Maine and nationally, the suicide rate among middle-aged adults has increased dramatically in recent years.
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Westbrook woman charged with selling prescription drugs
Westbrook police, working with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, seized cash and prescription medication from her home.
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Proposed Windham school may jeopardize RSU 14
Raymond officials say a new middle school could significantly increase property taxes.
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South Portland mayor won’t seek a second term
Jerry Jalbert will step away from politics after leading the city during a challenging year.
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Court orders state to release 911 transcript in police shooting in Windham
A judge finds ‘significant public interest in evaluating’ the police response in an incident in which a man was killed by a sheriff’s deputy.
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Police ID three victims in Dedham crash
A man from Ellsworth and a man and woman from Bangor were killed Tuesday evening.
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Gorham voters to decide on public safety building project
The $5 million renovation and expansion proposal calls for less spending than a plan that voters rejected last year.