The municipal and school spending plans would increase property taxes by 3.6 percent.
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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New floating cafe will dock at Raymond Beach
Jeff Pomeroy expects a busy season — if the weather cooperates.
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Westbrook to display latest senior housing success
Spring Crossing, which has 34 units, is the ninth complex from the nonprofit Westbrook Housing group.
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Closing day at Brunswick Naval Air Station
A bittersweet occasion celebrates the history of the base, mourns its closure and looks forward to its successful redevelopment.
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Principal will leave school early
Jeanne Crocker, 56, is saying goodbye to South Portland High, given the uncertainty of retirement.
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Family Dollar robbery suspect arrested
Jason A. Gardiner, 32, allegedly robbed the Family Dollar on Main Street in Westbrook on May 14.
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Interim consultant chosen as Westbrook public safety chief
The management consultant hired last year to turn around Westbrook’s beleaguered fire department has been selected as the city’s first director of public safety, leading both the fire and police departments. Mayor Colleen Hilton planned to announce at a news conference this morning that she has chosen Michael Pardue, the interim public safety director, to […]
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Pike, Artel have lawyer-free discussion about quarry blasts
Officials focus on ground vibrations that Artel says are hurting its business.
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Judge: Former fire chief can sue Westbrook
Daniel Brock is seeking about $330,000 from the city in salary and benefits he would have earned.
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Investor takes over loanon Dana Warp Mill
A local real estate investor has taken over the loan on a former Westbrook mill and hopes to soon own the landmark building that’s home to a mix of small businesses and art studios.
Aleksandar “Sasa” Cook plans to continue to market the 250,000-square-foot building, which is 30 percent vacant, as a good place to grow a young company.