The former town office, former post office and historic Stimson Hall have been up for sale since 2008.
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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Congolese activist who found asylum in Yarmouth, Bangor veteran to attend State of the Union
The residents, guests of Maine’s two U.S. House members, are among the Mainers invited.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
In murky waters of Portland Harbor, a grim and risky task for police divers
They often must contend with darkness, hazards and cold as they search for evidence, a body or the solution to a mystery.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
For candlepin bowling in Westbrook, a third alley could be the charm
Despite competition and a decline in the sport, Tod Lyter is opening a new alley that he hopes will give candlepin bowling new life.
Posted inLocal & State
Westbrook to hold forum on responding to acts of violence
The forum will be held Thursday evening at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Food makers find room to grow in Westbrook
A mushroom grower, a brewer, a chocolatier and others locate in the city west of Portland because it offers all the right ingredients.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Some Mainers are still wondering … what economic recovery?
While statewide, the poverty rate has leveled off, north and inland, many are struggling to shake off the effects of the recession.
Posted inThat Moment
In St. Luke’s Christmas pageant, leading role for extraordinary girl
Tess Dolan of Cape Elizabeth, who started out as a sheep, plays Mary in her ninth year in the pageant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook hires new middle school principal
Laurie Wood currently serves as the principal of Saco Middle School.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Nearly 1,000 lose power in Scarborough after car hits utility pole
The accident occurred late Friday night on Lincoln Avenue off Route 1, a dispatcher says.