School appeals federal judge's decision over 'rapist' note

A school district Friday appealed a judge's decision to block a three-day suspension imposed on a 15-year-old student who posted comments about a "rapist" on a bathroom mirror.The Cape Elizabeth School Committee felt compelled to take the case to the U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals to ensure school administrators are not compromised in their ability to maintain safety and order, School Board Chairwoman Susana Measelle Hubbs said in a statement.