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.
Westbrook weighs plan for cocktail party fundraiser in middle school
The fundraiser would be held after school hours in the performance hall in the Westbrook Middle School, but officials would first need to change local policy.
Sappi works with Westbrook to be more fish friendly, remove dam
The owner of Sappi Fine Paper North America in Westbrook is now considering removing its Saccarappa Dam.
Raymond rejects tar sands resolution, for now
The chairman of the select board expects another vote on the issue in the near future.
Clinton man sees $2M lottery win as ticket to new job
James Lovell, 59, of Clinton, believes that his exposure from winning $2 million could be his ticket to a new job, according to the Maine State Lottery.
Environmentalists take tar sands oil pipeline fight to town halls
RAYMOND — Code Enforcement Officer Chris Hanson eyed the door of the selectmen’s chambers every time it opened, counting each person who came into the room — something he doesn’t often have to do.
Humble hero from Maine honored for a final act of valor
Staff Sgt. Eric Shaw, 31, of Exeter died saving the lives of 12 Afghan soldiers
Missing Scarborough teen found in Old Town
McAuley student Rachel Ann Wallace, reported missing Thursday morning, was located in Old Town Thursday afternoon.
Yarmouth Boat Yard owner buys Moose Landing in Naples
The marina on Brandy Pond is the largest on-water facility in the Lakes Region.
Crohn’s disease and name tags? Maine lawmakers to consider everything
There were some obscure bills submitted Monday for consideration, ranging from seat-belt exemptions in antique cars to pet-related lawsuits.