The controversy over reversed athlete suspensions in Westbrook shows the difficulty for districts in creating clear, effective policies.
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.
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Ex-Maine loan officer admits $14 million fraud scheme
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Probe finds mistakes in Westbrook suspensions controversy
Some actions by school officials led to a perception of special treatment for student-athletes, but there was no misconduct, says the report.
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Husson opens more ‘campus-like’ campus in Westbrook
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Feature obituary: Bill Johnson, founder of Johnson Hall Museum in Wells
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Mushroom farms are cropping up all over Maine
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Gorham’s school renovation vote postponed again
In 2015, voters will be asked to OK renovations and a new turf field at the high school at a cost of $16.8 million.
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Westbrook gives early approval to rezoning land
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Westbrook elementary school secretary named best in state
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