Artel will not continue its appeal of a consent agreement regulating a rock quarry on Spring Street.
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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Firm helping Maine towns catch some rays
Windham’s council will hear ReVision Energy’s plan Tuesday for the East Windham Fire Station.
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Gorham school wins sustainability contest
The middle school receives $2,000 for taking first place in contest, for coming up with a plan that includes a ‘junk swap’ to reduce the quantity of items that are thrown away.
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Principal turnover creates ripple effect for Maine schools
For every vacancy filled, another might occur as schools compete for capable administrators.
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Governor reiterates stance for private property rights
A Saturday night rally in Naples brings out opposition to a U.N. sustainability program.
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Terms for traffic circles cause confusion, as Maine roundabouts increase
Roundabouts, which are smaller, slower and thus safer than rotaries, are the way to go, experts say.
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Bill aims to compel districts to offer all-day kindergarten
The measure requires school districts that offer kindergarten to have a full-day program by 2017.
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Kindergarten or security upgrades? For 2013-14, Gorham chooses security
Next year, funding for all-day kindergarten will be included in the budget “from the get-go,” a school official says.
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Public to consider high-crash intersection options in Westbrook
While the transportation department eyes left-turn lanes or a roundabout, some call for a traffic light.
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Windham planning future of historical park
The Windham Historical Society hopes its look back in time is a success.