Owner Brett Wickard says he may open a handful of super Bull Moose stores in New England.
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.
Ex-chief, Westbrook reach deal on lawsuit
Councilors have to sign off on the settlement with Daniel Brock, who claims that he was wrongfully discharged.
Bull Moose eyes Borders stores, as Books-A-Million deal dies
The local chain says it’s looking to lease “a handful” of Borders stores in New England.
Pot dispensary rules set for review in Windham
Councilors will look at a plan to allow one facility in town and limit its operating hours.
Maine Mall owner again loses appeal to reduce tax bill
General Growth Properties claims the city’s 2009 assessment of its property at $242 million is too high.
City’s assessment of Maine Mall upheld
General Growth Properties loses its second appeal to South Portland’s Board of Assessment Review.
Westbrook charter panel sweats the small stuff
Other than a few minors changes, it appears that the city’s strong mayor system will remain intact.
Casco land project gets a $220,000 boost
Loon Echo Land Trust is trying to raise $800,000 to purchase and preserve Hacker’s Hill in Casco.
New principal hired at Westbrook High School
Thomas O’Malley was principal of Cooperative Middle School in Exeter, N.H.
Shipyard worker OK after electric shock
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employee was working in a pump well.