The company’s plan is met with skepticism by some environmental advocates.
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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Sappi considers removing Presumpscot River dam
The city of Westbrook plans to study the impacts of removing the dam, which could make way for both fish and recreational users of the Presumpscot River.
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Raymond rejects tar sands resolution, for now
The chairman of the select board expects another vote on the issue in the near future.
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Mainer wins $2 million; hopes to land job
Most people who play the lottery hope to retire early. Now that James Lovell has won Powerball, he hopes to start working.
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Water main cleaning to start in suburbs next week
Maintenance crews will be working on weekdays in Raymond, Standish and Scarborough.
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Westbrook holds out hope for reviving Main Street’s west end
The proposed razing of an old rubber plant is seen as a sign of change in the neighborhood.
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Is knotty job undoing principals in Maine?
Recent studies say the position is more demanding than ever and longtime local administrators agree.
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Fate of Bonny Eagle principal rests with board vote
If Beth Schultz wants to get her job back, she needs have the board reverse its vote not to renew her contract.
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Man charged with masturbating at Westbrook library
Children at Walker Memorial Library reported seeing 45-year-old Gregory Tarling of Gray masturbating in the adult services area.
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Westbrook plow truck pulled from pond
The city plow truck driver gets out safely after trying to use the driveway at Smiling Hill Farm as a turnaround.