A consulting firm has been hired by the Town Council to analyze the town’s retail market.
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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37 Maine residents become U.S. citizens
Fifth-graders in Falmouth bear witness as 37 people from 22 countries raise their hands, recite the Pledge and gain American citizenship.
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Westbrook sets goals for next 10 years
The latest comprehensive plan borrows from the previous one, except for new attention to the growing number of cultures and languages in the city.
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Sentiments keen among the people Snowe helped
For many in Maine – veterans, farmers and those hoping to make a difference – Sen. Snowe has ‘always been there.’
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Preble Street director finalist for national award
Mark Swann was one of 20 finalists chosen by Congressional Medal of Honor recipients for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors.
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State to end van service for 225 commuters
The MDOT lacks funds to buy new vehicles for the longtime service, but a private firm may step in.
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State to end popular vanpool service
A private company will take over the service used by 250 commuters in the state.
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Cross can stay in Casco, land trust told
The Land for Maine’s Future program decides a naturally formed cross can remain.
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Lower cost sought in rebuilding South Portland school
South Portland officials ask the high school project’s architect to find $4 million in savings.
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Mail processing to leave Hampden
The U.S. Postal Service says it plans to move the operation to a processing facility in Scarborough after mid-May.