Police expect to make more arrests as a result of an ongoing investigation.
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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Falmouth woman, 82, dies after being struck by a car crossing Portland street
Lee Whittier, who had three sons and seven grandchildren, was exceedingly thoughtful and was fond of Christmas, her family says.
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Westbrook police to be trained to administer anti-overdose drug
There have been 121 overdoses in the city this year, and leaders join at a news conference to announce initiatives.
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Rescue workers extricate driver from truck perched on ledge over gorge in Rangeley
The man remains in his vehicle for three hours after veering off Route 4 and partway down the steep, rocky bank of the Sandy River.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Rarely seen white goose causing a flap in Westbrook
A Ross’s goose that lost its way is feeding with a flock of Canada geese on Stroudwater Street.
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Union Bagel Co. eyes Westbrook location
The Cumberland Street building would house its wholesale operations and a retail shop.
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Westbrook buys 30 acres as part of recreation system
The city acquires the land from the Caron family, which sees the deal as a way for them to continue a long legacy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
First-timer’s reaction to cultural phenomenon: Too many fight scenes
Coming in late to the ‘Star Wars’ party makes it hard to approach the first three films with childish imagination.
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Bill would exempt sea urchins from federal inspection
U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin of Maine introduce the legislation to reduce delays they say hurt the valuable fishery.
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Time Warner announces it will raise prices next year
Notifications to customers of the increases, which vary by service and municipality, began going out this week.