On a day of protests in 200 cities, a report says the state’s minimum wage is far short of a livable level.
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.
Scarborough moves to form leash law committee
A day after a townwide ban on unleashed dogs is repealed, town councilors move to assign a group to find a way to protect piping plovers and keep dog owners happy.
Large parcel in Westbrook may be sold
J.B. Brown & Sons is interested in about 60 acres in Westbrook, the site of a failed 2008 plan for an upscale shopping center.
Portland councilors vote to retain control over agenda
A disagreement has arisen about whether the mayor or the council ultimately controls meeting agendas.
Windham streetlight plan’s fate looks dim
The energy panel will meet Monday evening, following opposition from the public and some town councilors.
Scarborough dog owners fighting to overturn leash ordinance
Residents even don dog suits as they campaign against animal control measures adopted in October.
In bake-off for Standish food pantry, the heat’s on
Volunteers at St. Joseph’s College have three hours to make 225 apple pies for families in need on Thanksgiving.
Standish considering withdrawal from SAD 6
The district’s largest town will explore leaving Bonny Eagle after a rift over the board holding on to state funds.
Anti-abortion protesters move across street from Portland clinic
They’re threatening to sue the city, claiming the buffer zone violates their First Amendment rights.
State lawmaker to take third try at Maine marijuana bill
Rep. Diane Russell is hoping to use the momentum from Portland’s vote, but not everyone’s supportive.