Three cars were involved in the accident and the scene was cleared by 4 p.m. Sunday, the turnpike authority says.
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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Car crashes into apartment building in Portland
A man backing out of a parking space accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, police say.
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Mount Desert woman killed in turnpike crash in Wells
Traffic was backed up for most of the afternoon while a LifeFlight helicopter was called in, but Lynne Richardson died before she could be taken to a hospital.
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As his memory fades, a family concert he won’t forget
Musician Paul Farrell loved to play gigs at nursing homes. This year, his family joined him for a show at the facility where he lives.
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After condemning 2 apartment buildings, Westbrook eyes compensation from landlords
The city, addressing safety concerns raised by a fatal fire in Portland, now is considering ways to recoup the costs of dealing with problem buildings and housing displaced tenants.
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Pivotal scenes echo along Westbrook woman’s journey to lose weight
Small weekly goals add up to more than 100 pounds of successes for Ali McCarthy.
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For 5 friends, a long goodbye to college
Bowdoin housemates pack their things and – bit by bit – move on to adulthood.
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National data confirms big jump in Portland rents
The metro area’s increase from May 2014 to May 2015 was the second-biggest in the U.S., according to Zillow, and more than four times the national rate.
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Woman injured in Westbrook fire upgraded from critical condition
The woman, in whose apartment the fire started, suffered burns and is being treated in Boston.
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In Yarmouth, music teacher’s 34-year career ends on a high note
Karen Renton’s grand finale proves to be more emotional than she expected.