A disagreement has arisen about whether the mayor or the council ultimately controls meeting agendas.
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.
Windham streetlight plan’s fate looks dim
The energy panel will meet Monday evening, following opposition from the public and some town councilors.
Scarborough dog owners fighting to overturn leash ordinance
Residents even don dog suits as they campaign against animal control measures adopted in October.
In bake-off for Standish food pantry, the heat’s on
Volunteers at St. Joseph’s College have three hours to make 225 apple pies for families in need on Thanksgiving.
Standish considering withdrawal from SAD 6
The district’s largest town will explore leaving Bonny Eagle after a rift over the board holding on to state funds.
Anti-abortion protesters move across street from Portland clinic
They’re threatening to sue the city, claiming the buffer zone violates their First Amendment rights.
State lawmaker to take third try at Maine marijuana bill
Rep. Diane Russell is hoping to use the momentum from Portland’s vote, but not everyone’s supportive.
Smiling Hill president pleads not guilty after disrupting quarry blast
Warren Knight, whose farm is near a quarry, is accused of refusing to leave an area near a planned blast by Pike Industries.
Anti-abortion protests prompt Portland buffer zone debate
The City Council will vote on establishing a zone around the Planned Parenthood office; protesters vow they won’t go away.
Maine bus driver removed for allegedly taping students’ mouths shut
An investigation is looking into the conduct of a driver for Surry Elementary School.