But some worry about the future of Freeport High School if it doesn’t get enough students from Durham and Pownal.
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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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.
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Westbrook council supports recall process for city officials
But councilors want time to fine-tune the proposal, which was spurred by criticism of School Committee member Suzanne Joyce.
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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.