Thirty-four property owners say they were unfairly targeted in a 2012 partial revaluation.
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.
Silent moment, loud support at Bonny Eagle for crash victims
The community responds to the tragic deaths of Peter Reynolds and Cherrie De Melle.
Standish urged to vote on $25,000 question
At special town meeting Tuesday, residents will decide whether to fund a study of leaving SAD 6.
Dogs snuggle further into our culture, even politics
From special diets to costly medical care and more, owners pamper their pets – but there also can be limits.
Scarborough Downs could operate slots if bill passes
It is one of several measures that would expand gambling in Maine without approval by voters statewide.
Top dog in Greater Portland: a Lab named Bella
The breed and name match the most common in the country as well, with Max the top male dog name.
Gorham will turn school into activity center
The council also votes to spend $12,000 from a 2012 bond to study what repairs are needed on the building.
Westbrook property rezoning bid rings familiar
A planning board meeting for the land draws many of the same participants as 2008.
Westbrook narrowly rejects sale of former Prides Corner school
A developer wanted to build 98 condominiums on the site, but neighbors strongly objected.
Interim chief named as Lebanon reviews rescue department
He takes over a department with $207,000 in debt, shaky financial practices and the husband-and-wife leaders departing.