Voters today are deciding today whether to borrow $3 million for projects, including a new turf field with lights and bleachers.
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.
New owner plans to improve Dana Warp Mill
Aleksandar Cook bought the Westbrook property on Monday for $2.5 million, and is moving on plans.
Land trust hopes to raise $700,000 to purchase scenic Casco viewing spot
Loon Echo Land Trust’s effort to buy Hacker’s Hill is backed by the town, which donated $75,000.
Graduate excels in study, sportsmanship and spirit
Her teachers say she’s a leader among her peers, but Catherine Patchell prefers to play supporting roles. “She’s the one that’s always screaming and clapping and giving a high-five,” said her swim teammate Jessica Ciampi. She’s also the one who’s painting the sets for school plays and tutoring younger students in her spare time. Patchell, […]
Teen mother gets diploma and holds job
Nicole Palmer doesn’t just seem mature beyond her years. The 17-year-old recent Westbrook High School graduate is legally considered an adult. Palmer was emancipated in February so she could work more than 20 hours per week at Joker’s Family Fun N Games in Portland. For the past year, she’s had more expenses than most people […]
Windham staggers town meeting, festival
The two community events will be held on June 18 but will start at different times.
Ex-Westbrook superintendent a finalist for national award
Reza Namin is one of five finalists for superintendent of the year.
Windham students win trash-plant naming contest
The facility’s operator says the class’s entry is “very descriptive of our mission and a very clever acronym.”
Getting hooked on fresh fish
Lake Region students do a taste test of one healthier offering to be added to the school lunch menu in the fall.