Warren Knight, whose farm is near a quarry, is accused of refusing to leave an area near a planned blast by Pike Industries.
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.
Anti-abortion protests prompt Portland buffer zone debate
The City Council will vote on establishing a zone around the Planned Parenthood office; protesters vow they won’t go away.
Maine bus driver removed for allegedly taping students’ mouths shut
An investigation is looking into the conduct of a driver for Surry Elementary School.
Alfred man arrested after fleeing van crash
James Hobbs, 52, had four outstanding warrants.
Minivan crashes into Portland Dunkin’ Donuts
No employees or customers are injured when a man drives into the front of the building.
Men still earn more in Maine, but gap shrinks
Census numbers reveal variations by community, but overall, Maine women are now paid 20% less.
Gorham voters elect three to Town Council
Bruce Roullard, Matthew Robinson and Benjamin Hartwell are winners in the five-way election.
Mayor Hilton handily wins three-way Westbrook re-election race
Elected for a three-year term, Hilton is among some other officials elected Tuesday in Westbrook whose term lengths were changed by voters last year.
Two former Windham councilors elected over incumbents
Voters also choose two new school board members.
Westbrook mayor Hilton wins again
Chau, Rairdon and O’Hara are elected to the City Council.