As Sappi Fine Paper works on that project, the city plans other upgrades to make the downtown a recreational hub.
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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Bill seeks carbon monoxide detectors in all Maine homes
Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, is working on legislation to expand their required use beyond newer buildings.
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Planners hope to curb congestion in Greater Portland’s growth areas
A $100,000 study aims to help cities and towns guide new development in ways that won’t contribute to the problem.
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Westbrook may revert to separate fire, police chiefs
The city’s search for its second public safety director is suspended as interim hires cover fire and police.
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Timothy Pilz
The Limerick resident proved to be a Good Samaritan for Sister Viola Lasier and is one of our 2014 Mainers to be thankful for.
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After 50 years on Brentwood Street, blue spruce stands out as Portland’s Christmas tree
The 45-foot-tall tree gets a ride downtown, where it will be lit with 4,000 lights in Monument Square.
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Signs citing Gorham candidate’s OUI prompt complaint
But the Maine Ethics Commission will only consider whether the signs properly disclosed who posted them.
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Maine Republican spokesman steps down
David Sorensen says he is pursuing other political work.
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Gorham looking to help village pedestrians, parkers
The town is updating an old plan to make its streets safer and more accommodating.
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Portland-based nonprofit contributes $20 million to promote study abroad
CIEE will be the largest donor to an initiative that helps students get some education overseas as the experiences gain in value.