After drunken-driving arrests of two councilors in two years, the council considers rules that could force members out but makes no decision.
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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Westbrook athletic director steps down earlier than planned
Marc Sawyer had said he would finish out the school year, but decided not to return after going on leave last week.
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South Portland endorses residency restrictions on sex offenders
In a preliminary vote, city councilors unanimously favor barring the offenders from living within 750 feet of 28 schools and parks.
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Westbrook police, Skybox Bar owners will keep tabs on noise
The City Council, which voted to renew the bar’s licenses, asks for a report in 60 days.
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South Portland considers tough restrictions on sex offenders’ residences
The City Council will consider an ordinance Monday to keep offenders away from schools, parks and play areas.
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Maine Catholic schools will lose superintendent after 21-year tenure
Sister Rosemary Donahue will step down at the end of the school year.
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Westbrook High students fight ‘party’ image
A group trying to change attitudes says it’s a slow process, and that most kids follow the substance abuse rules.
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Westbrook school budget in limbo after city council’s rejection
Depending on how much in cuts the council approves, reductions could come from a contingency fund, athletics, the music program or teacher positions.
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Controversial zone change going to Westbrook voters
If a contract zone is imposed on the 60-acre parcel, the landowner plans to take the issue to court.
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Changes to Westbrook High’s extracurricular conduct code proposed
After two drinking parties involving student-athletes, a group aims to make the policy more effective.