Children at Walker Memorial Library reported seeing 45-year-old Gregory Tarling of Gray masturbating in the adult services area.
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 plow truck pulled from pond
The city plow truck driver gets out safely after trying to use the driveway at Smiling Hill Farm as a turnaround.
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End of an era looms for family lodge in Windham
The Aimhi Lodge has been closed since 2007, and now may be subdivided and sold.
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Two truck drivers hospitalized after fiery crash at Kennebunk rest stop
A dog died and two tractor-trailers were destroyed, state police said.
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Jameson Tavern in Freeport closes without explanation
A sign on the door is the restaurant’s only acknowledgment of its closure.
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Tar sands oil fight moves to Maine towns
Environmentalists and oil executives are bringing their arguments to local boards along the pipeline.
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Humble hero from Maine honored for a final act of valor
Staff Sgt. Eric Shaw, 31, of Exeter died saving the lives of 12 Afghan soldiers
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Maine chef survives icy plunge into Portland Harbor during blizzard
Harding Lee Smith faced a grim fate until three marina workers luckily heard his screams.
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Westbrook swimmer puts Valentine’s focus on heart
A group of friends in Great Britain, a cardiologist in South Africa and 2,000 swimmers in Mexico will all participate in the event started by a Maine grandmother.
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For Christians, Ashes-to-Go offered in several Portland-area locations
Christians can mark the start of Lent by receiving the ashes at the Windham Post Office, among other unconventional locations.