It’s unclear if a state law that permits just one mooring per ‘shorefront parcel of land’ will affect others.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Westbrook agrees to sell former Prides Corner School
A developer plans to build about 44 condominiums on the site.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook parents, students air concerns in wake of party controversy
A community forum was held to discuss the overturned suspensions of Westbrook High School student-athletes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill won’t allow Windham prison guards to use deadly force to halt escapes
A legislative committee removes a provision that would have allowed Maine Correctional Center officers to shoot fleeing prisoners.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook’s Nelson is Maine’s middle school principal of the year
The Maine Principals’ Association award winner was announced today.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough High seeks 25th state championship in Academic Decathlon
Eleven teams compete Saturday at Deering High School
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Visitors to Portland Head Light could get better view
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council will vote on a plan to spruce up the area around the landmark lighthouse.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Animal Refuge League plans new $6.5 million Westbrook shelter
The nonprofit is launching a fundraising campaign for the project, which will also include a modern surgical center and outdoor play areas.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hope House a launching pad for immigrants in Portland
Newcomers from Africa arrive as strangers but live like family in one building as they acclimate to U.S. culture.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland ordinance would protect parks, but not Congress Square Plaza
The City Council will vote next week on alternatives to a citizens petition that could negate the sale of the controversial parcel.