About two dozen people plead Wednesday for their dogs’ freedom on Scarborough beaches.
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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Google names Scarborough an eCity
The town is the first Maine community recognized for its use of websites, blogs and social networks.
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Maine’s obesity rate levels off, but its rank worsens
Maine goes from 25th to 23rd most obese state, but the number of obese people barely rises.
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Health care center to expand in Gorham
Martin’s Point Health Care hopes to start construction on the $5 million project in November.
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Insurance help on way for Mainers
Eight offices will be set up around the state to assist with enrollment in a plan under the federal Affordable Care Act.
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Pedestrian struck by Jeep in South Portland
Speed or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the accident, which occurred shortly before 7 p.m.
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Beach to Beacon: Maine men
Riley Masters of Veazie is the first Mainer to finish in 30 minutes, 19 seconds.
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In Cape Elizabeth race, a Boston accent
Extra security is one impact of the Boston Marathon attacks on Beach to Beacon, but there will also be special touches to support the victims.
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Police to report on Portland abortion protests
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of protest buffer zone law.
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Admissibility of confession questioned in Lewiston arson case
At issue are statements a teen suspect made to police before Miranda rights were read to him.