Frank Sherburne has had a rocky tenure as the leader of SAD 6, and now some parents want him to resign. But he also has defenders.
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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Residents call for SAD 6 board to address concerns about hiring of superintendent’s son
A petition with 113 signatures says the board should consider ending the contract of Superintendent Frank Sherburne, whose son was hired by SAD 6 and later charged with sexual assault.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Portland over senior housing project
The ruling on the development says an approved zoning change wasn’t inconsistent with Portland’s Comprehensive Plan.
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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.
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Parents of Maine students in Ecuador say earthquake is learning experience
Eight students from Greater Portland Christian School and their chaperones are on a mission trip to Ecuador, where the magnitude-7.8 earthquake has killed at least several hundred people.
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Cause of Alfred woman’s death in Florida still unknown
A medical examiner is still trying to determine how Judith Therianos, 52, died.
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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.
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Two men charged with selling heroin in Brewer
Police said a New York man was using a Brewer home to sell drugs.
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Pair charged with making meth in Northport apartment
The man and woman were on probation for previous meth charges.
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Entangled harbor seal rescued in Southport, recovering in Connecticut
The young seal had an infected wound stemming from fishing line entangled around its neck, and a respiratory infection.