Kelli Pryor has been the chairwoman of the board of directors at the Portland charter school.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
McAuley High School must choose a new name
The all-girls school in Portland will make the change when it drops its affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church in July.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proposed Wal-Mart in Westbrook faces local opposition
But the retailer needs only the Planning Board’s approval of a shopping plaza’s site plan.
Posted inHistory, Local & State, News
Harriet Beecher Stowe house added to Underground Railroad network
A Bowdoin College student’s work helps to earn the Brunswick landmark recognition for its role as a way station for runaway slaves.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Parents of Maine students in Ecuador call earthquake a learning experience
Eight students from the Greater Portland Christian School and their chaperones are on a mission trip to Ecuador, where the magnitude-7.8 quake killed more than 400 people.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Greater Portland sees big rebound in housing construction
But as building permits climb to pre-recession levels in southern Maine, a shortage of laborers could impede growth.
Posted inFood, That Moment
Allagash Brewing uncorks its ‘delicious’ tribute to Maine
The Portland brewery sends off its latest year-round beer, Sixteen Counties, made mostly with Maine ingredients. But first, a taste.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook official who played many roles to leave city for private sector
While William Baker is credited with attracting investment and helping others, his tenure is clouded by a profane email rant last year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cause of Maine woman’s death in Florida still unknown
A medical examiner is trying to determine the cause of death for Judith Therianos, 52, of Alfred.
Posted inThat Moment
In Scarborough, rare lottery for clam diggers could mean income for a lifetime
Thirteen Scarborough residents put their names in after the holder of one of the town’s 30 commercial shellfish licenses lets it lapse. And the winner may not use the license.