A University of Maine study sorts through the trash from 17 communities statewide to see how well we’re recycling. Turns out we could be doing — and saving — a lot more.
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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UMaine sorts, studies trash
The university’s School of Economics will analyze the trash to understand what Mainers are throwing away
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Election: Hilton re-elected Westbrook mayor
Her opponent concedes as Democrats sweep all the contested races.
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With pellet plant in mind,Maine seeks rail grant
Businesses and officials write letters backing funds for upgrading track from Windham to West Baldwin.
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New trend in Cape: Housing rentals
Town councilors will discuss the draft of an ordinance for such properties at a meeting today.
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Six candidates run for Scarborough council
Six candidates are running in two contested races for four open seats on the Scarborough Town Council. Four are hoping to win one of three open seats for three-year terms. They are incumbents Karen D’Andrea and Richard Sullivan and challengers Paul Andriulli and James Benedict. Incumbent Ron Ahlquist is being challenged by Kerry Corthell to […]
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Gorham: Council, school board seats sought
Four Gorham residents are vying for two seats on the Town Council, while another four candidates are hoping to fill one of three vacancies on the School Committee. Incumbents Michael Phinney, a longtime councilor, and Noah Miner, who is serving his first term, are facing challengers Daniel LeVasseur and Suzanne Phillips. LeVasseur, who works in […]
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Westbrook: Chuluda, Hilton go head to head once again
In a repeat race for Westbrook mayor, Republican Bruce Chuluda is challenging incumbent Democrat Colleen Hilton, who unseated him two years ago. In her first term, Hilton believes she has greatly improved the city’s financial situation through consolidation of services. If elected, she said, she would focus on bringing to the city more economic development […]
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Windham: Tough issues attract five candidates for three seats
There are two contested races in Windham this fall: one for a three-year Town Council seat and the other for two open spots on the school board. In the council race, political newcomer Patrick Corey is challenging incumbent Thomas Gleason, who is serving his first year on the council. Corey said he pays a lot […]