Blue Spruce Farm would be the largest subdivision built in the city in more than a decade.
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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Westbrook official who mocked residents in email will get sensitivity training
William Baker sends city councilors a second apology for his profane rant, as the mayor comes to his defense.
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Westbrook looks to ‘rebuild trust’ after surly email
The City Council assesses its options and obligations after objectionable comments by two officials go public.
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Maine high schooler among winners at Intel science competition
Gould Academy junior Demetri Maxim wins for a project that uses skin cells to grow kidney tissue.
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Munjoy Hill apartment fire is confined to porches
The fire starts on a third-floor porch and spreads to one on the second floor.
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Scarborough home lost to fire
Nobody is home when the fire starts at 2 Beaver Brook Road, and neighbors help two dogs get out safely.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, That Moment
‘Eye on the ball’ – a life lesson Maine boy will cherish
For a young boy who lost his coach, mentor and stand-in dad all at the same time, Kory Rolbiecki’s game ball holds a special message.
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Portland apartment building where tenant died passes inspection
The death of Donald Stain, who fell 20 feet from his porch, prompts the city to close off access to the building’s porches, which are deemed unsafe.
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Westbrook official mocks community members in email rant to mayor
Assistant administrator William Baker apologizes after the blunt message goes public, and the mayor says she’s not planning any discipline.
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Westbrook schools settle with former athletic director
Marc Sawyer will receive more than $125,000 under terms of the agreement.