In Westbrook, the trend is especially evident, changing the fabric of the former mill town.
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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SAD 6 board to hear Bonny Eagle principal’s appeal
Beth Schultz has requested a hearing in front of the school board, which voted last month not to renew her contract.
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Prospects dim for massive Westbrook shopping project
Plans to build the state’s largest shopping center appear unlikely as the land heads to auction.
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Westbrook budget aims to reduce taxes
Proposed spending for non-school services would actually decline next year if all goes to plan.
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Gorham schools budget would cut staff, raise taxes
Superintendent Ted Sharp presented his proposed $33.3 million budget to the School Committee on Wednesday.
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Windham-Raymond school switch proposed
The superintendent asks parents if they would be willing to send their kids to a less crowded school.
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Windham-Raymond superintendent to present $40M budget
Superintendent Sandy Prince will present his proposed budget to the school board on Wednesday.
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South Portland council hopefuls vow to work against need for a tax hike
The four candidates seeking to replace Tom Coward in the City Council bring a variety of qualifications to the race.
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School budget for Westbrook less contentious
Superintendent Marc Gousse proposes a $2.4 million increase, but calls it a starting point.
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Windham Summerfest a no-go, again
A lack of volunteers has led the town to cancel its summer festival.