Residents spoke loud and clear against building a sewer system on routes 302 and 202.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
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 approves 10 changes to city charter
One change includes eliminating party affiliations of City Council and School Committee candidates on the ballot.
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Gorham incident used against Maine same-sex marriage effort
But supporters say an inappropriate discussion at Gorham Middle School has nothing to do with marriage.
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Can pair of new hotels survive in Windham?
Some say no and predict smaller inns would be hurt, but others see reasons why there’s room for both.
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Maine confirms first-ever case of West Nile Virus
The Cumberland County man is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a disease now in 48 states.
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Cynthia Dill, Democrat: Amid obstacles, time taken to serve needy
Dill challenges the idea that she’s a spoiler, then breaks from campaigning to make lunch for her kids.
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Some spooked Maine towns delay Halloween
Whether Sandy did little damage or left trees in the streets, some officials deem another day safer.
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13 dentist offices offer free care on Friday
The Greater Portland Dental Society is putting on the event, called Dentists Who Care for ME, for the fourth year.
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Towns must decide on big-ticket expenditures
Gray considers expanding its library, and Gray and New Gloucester together look at a parcel of land.
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Election 2012: Six run for council in Windham
Three candidates are also competing for two seats available on the board of Regional School Unit 14.