Officials from the city and five surrounding communities meet to discuss strategies for meeting the region’s increasing demand.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
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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Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland
Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
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Paul’s Food Center in downtown Portland sold, to close in April
The closure of the store on Congress Street will be a loss for residents who have depended on a grocery store with good prices within walking distance.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer
The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
For Pi Day, Biddeford teacher parodies ‘Thriller’
Jon Jacques has previously set ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’ to pi-themed lyrics.
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Gasoline prices jump toward $2 a gallon in Maine, but trend seen as temporary
The average price per gallon is now $1.91 in Maine, slightly below the national average.
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‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved
The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
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Westbrook rooming house to close, forcing tenants into tough market
The Villa’s 16 residents were notified Friday that they would have until April 5 to leave the facility.
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Portland council to vote on new inspections office, higher permit costs
An increase in the cost of building permits would fund an office that would streamline the permitting process.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Trump to campaign in Portland on Thursday, 2 days before Maine’s Republican caucuses
The presidential front-runner plans to hold an event at the Westin Harborview, according to his website.