The proposed system and its fees draw a mixed reaction from town residents.
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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Back Cove walkers raise $140,000 to cure type 1 diabetes
About 750 people converge on Payson Park for the Maine walk, one of seven in New England and 300 across the nation.
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Gorham forum on all-day kindergarten tonight
A committee of school officials and community members over the next few months will explore the possibility of expanding the current half-day program.
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Windham man wins $25K for Camp Sunshine
Ronald Eby is one of four finalists for an award from NASCAR, which will give $100,000 to the charity of the winner’s choice.
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Westbrook woman, 61, oldest ever to swim across Tsugaru Strait
In 19 hours and 36 minutes, Pat Gallant-Charette swims 33 miles, starting from the island of Honshu and reaching the island of Hokkaido in the middle of the night.
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Propane leak fixed at Gorham school
Students at Village Elementary School are back in school after being evacuated for about 20 minutes due to a small propane leak on the roof.
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Maine swimmer 17 hours into crossing of Japanese strait
Pat Gallant-Charette of Westbrook is less than 4 miles from completing a swim across the Tsugaru Strait — something only two people have done this year.
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Westbrook grandma: Japan swim ‘a go,’ again
Pat Gallant-Charette plans to attempt to swim across the 12-mile Tsugaru Strait for the second time this week, starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Windham gives new look to deja vu hotel proposal
The project first unveiled in 2007 is back; now planners will see if it still fits with the town’s updated vision.
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Major hotel chain could be coming to Windham
Heyland Development is proposing a 74-room hotel across from the Seacoast Fun Park.