Anthony Chiasson, who grew up in Portland and served as a school trustee, also must pay a $5 million fine.
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 to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?
LePage says no, don’t let recipients buy candy and soda, but the plan falters, and the public seems split.
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Local opposition a likely headache for Gorham motocross plan
Neighbors are ready to sound off at a town Planning Board meeting about a proposed track.
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Hurting but grateful: Lewiston fire victims share their stories
They lost nearly everything they owned in the three fires that destroyed nine buildings in downtown Lewiston in the space of a week.
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LePage to speak at Portland chamber’s forum; topics unknown
PORTLAND – Gov. Paul LePage will be the featured speaker at the Portland Regional Chamber’s Eggs & Issues forum Wednesday morning. He has yet to reveal the issues he’ll bring up at the breakfast event. A description of the forum on the chamber’s website says the governor “will give updates on the state.” That’s about […]
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Westbrook rubber plant to come down in 90 days
The City Council approves an agreement that requires the demolition of the former Maine Rubber Co. factory.
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Westbrook rubber plant could come down soon
A City Council vote could mean the rubber factory will be gone within 90 days.
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Portland parents give school an F – for fabulous
Dozens rally outside Hall Elementary to support the staff after the state gave the school a failing grade.
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Fishway to the Presumpscot unveiled
A ceremony Wednesday opens the $5 million channel that will let fish move over the Cumberland Mills dam.
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Westbrook fishway opens to alewives this week
Bigger populations of alewives, shad and herring will mean better fishing in the Presumpscot River.