Developer Jeffrey Gove said other stores, a lake and walking trails are planned for the center across Main Street from Kohl’s.
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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Rise of Portland rents may be slowing, but panel warns of continued housing shortage
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion of the housing market, and it draws more than 400 people.
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Gorham project links two hot trends – bowling alley, rental housing
Some residents would welcome but others may object to the five-story building, which would be large for the town center.
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Mild temperatures put Maine’s wild things ahead of schedule
Here’s the good (early lobster season), the bad (more ticks), and the ugly (sudden, fatal cold snaps).
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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.
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Crash closes Route 4 in Sanford
The road has since reopened after a motor vehicle accident.
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Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland
A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
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YMCA swim team in Biddeford upset over ouster of popular head coach
Members hold a protest to call for the rehiring of Zach Gray, whose sudden firing has not been explained publicly.