The land in question — 60 acres between Stroudwater Street and Westbrook Arterial – was rezoned in February for commercial and residential uses.
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 resident seeks avenue to oust school board member
Ray Richardson, a radio talk show host, targets Suzanne Joyce for her role in the reversed suspensions of high school athletes last fall.
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Woman with Down syndrome faces hostility on Portland streets
Christina Mailhot, 35, says she stays inside her apartment to avoid being teased.
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Living with disabilities in Portland, Maine, where every step’s a challenge
As the city assesses its infrastructure and barriers both physical and emotional, we spend a day in the shoes of those with their own limitations to overcome. Here are their stories.
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Westbrook athletic director resigns after year of turmoil
Marc Sawyer cites the ‘incestuous culture of the community’ among his reasons for leaving.
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Westbrook referendum petition done ‘out of spite,’ developer says
The City Council voted Monday not to schedule a public hearing on the petition after a city attorney questions the legality of a zoning change.
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Broken ATM at South Portland bank spits out $37,000
A TD Bank customer spots a suspicious man who police say was stuffing a plastic bag full of cash.
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Gorham voters could decide if drunken-driving is reason to oust councilors
After a second councilor in two years is charged with OUI, a fellow councilor proposes making a rule against it.
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Westbrook: Top concert promoter courting city
Riverbank Park is being considered for a 3,500-seat venue to host major acts, a city official says.
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Concert promoter wants to bring acts to Westbrook
The proposed venue and a contract with the promoter would require City Council approval.