The donation, worth about $430, is the culmination of a seven-year effort by students in Sheila McAtee’s math classes.
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 residents advocate all-day kindergarten
The School Committee also hears concerns over a proposed hours cut for ed techs.
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South Portland school budget to get discussion, vote
The school board will vote on its budget tonight while the City Council will hold a public hearing.
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Principal won’t fight to keep her job at Bonny Eagle High
The SAD 6 board votes 10-2 to accept Beth Schultz’s resignation.
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In Portland, Japanese pride grows into charitable goal
A former Maine Mariners star and his sushi chef teammate unite to help young victims of a tsunami.
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Portland man arrested on sex, assault charges
Portland and Westbrook police are investigating additional allegations against 32-year-old Alvin Lee Weisberg.
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Gorham panel: All-day kindergarten too costly
A report released Wednesday does not recommend extending Gorham’s kindergarten program.
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Gorham kindergarten panel to report findings
The Gorham committee will unveil its study on the possibility of providing a full-day program for kids.
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Immigrants find havens – in Portland suburbs
In Westbrook, the trend is especially evident, changing the fabric of the former mill town.
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SAD 6 board to hear Bonny Eagle principal’s appeal
Beth Schultz has requested a hearing in front of the school board, which voted last month not to renew her contract.