Marc Sawyer cites the ‘incestuous culture of the community’ among his reasons for leaving.
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 referendum petition done ‘out of spite,’ developer says
The City Council voted Monday not to schedule a public hearing on the petition after a city attorney questions the legality of a zoning change.
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Broken ATM at South Portland bank spits out $37,000
A TD Bank customer spots a suspicious man who police say was stuffing a plastic bag full of cash.
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Gorham voters could decide if drunken-driving is reason to oust councilors
After a second councilor in two years is charged with OUI, a fellow councilor proposes making a rule against it.
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Westbrook: Top concert promoter courting city
Riverbank Park is being considered for a 3,500-seat venue to host major acts, a city official says.
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Concert promoter wants to bring acts to Westbrook
The proposed venue and a contract with the promoter would require City Council approval.
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Maine fire victim’s helpful deeds flow back in time of need
David Smith, a farmer known for his kindness, is flooded with offers of help as he tries to reopen his heavily damaged cabinet shop in Gorham.
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Gorham town councilor charged with drunken driving
The charge against Benjamin Hartwell comes two years after another councilor was arrested on the same charge.
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Extreme cold has put spring on hold in Maine
Landscapers, disc-golfers, garden clubs and Little League teams bemoan the delay of warmer weather, as low temperatures break records and a storm threatens more snow.
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For incoming USM class, cuts aren’t on the radar
The university appeals to local college-bound scholars for other reasons, including its commutable proximity to home.