Plans to build the state’s largest shopping center appear unlikely as the land heads to auction.
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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Westbrook budget aims to reduce taxes
Proposed spending for non-school services would actually decline next year if all goes to plan.
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Gorham schools budget would cut staff, raise taxes
Superintendent Ted Sharp presented his proposed $33.3 million budget to the School Committee on Wednesday.
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Windham-Raymond school switch proposed
The superintendent asks parents if they would be willing to send their kids to a less crowded school.
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Windham-Raymond superintendent to present $40M budget
Superintendent Sandy Prince will present his proposed budget to the school board on Wednesday.
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South Portland council hopefuls vow to work against need for a tax hike
The four candidates seeking to replace Tom Coward in the City Council bring a variety of qualifications to the race.
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School budget for Westbrook less contentious
Superintendent Marc Gousse proposes a $2.4 million increase, but calls it a starting point.
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Windham Summerfest a no-go, again
A lack of volunteers has led the town to cancel its summer festival.
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Westbrook weighs plan for cocktail party fundraiser in middle school
The fundraiser would be held after school hours in the performance hall in the Westbrook Middle School, but officials would first need to change local policy.
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Maine town rejects call to restrict tar sands oil
But Raymond’s selectmen may vote on the resolution again after gathering more information.