McAuley student Rachel Ann Wallace, reported missing Thursday morning, was located in Old Town Thursday afternoon.
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.
Gorham Arts Alliance names artist-in-residence
Poet Rachel Flynn will work with the town’s library and schools.
Gorham High eyes at least $11 million in renovations
Supporters say the school needs more space to relieve crowding, as well as a layout that improves school security.
Yarmouth Boat Yard owner buys Moose Landing in Naples
The marina on Brandy Pond is the largest on-water facility in the Lakes Region.
South Portland Council will vote on resolve against LePage cuts
Other communities turn to their legislators for help in saving programs they view as most critical.
Plan would permit oyster nursery off Scarborough pier
The Scarborough Town Council votes Wednesday on Nonesuch Oysters’ proposal for Pine Point.
Crohn’s disease and name tags? Maine lawmakers to consider everything
There were some obscure bills submitted Monday for consideration, ranging from seat-belt exemptions in antique cars to pet-related lawsuits.
Raymond Beach manager could pick up some cash
The town again looks for someone who wants to run a food and rental business on the Sebago lakefront.
New Gloucester man injured after car goes airborne
Arnold Dean Eldridge, 59, was not wearing his seat belt during the crash, which appears to have been caused by alcohol and speed, the sheriff’s office says.
Mainer files suit in tainted Hannaford beef case
Kenneth Koehler was one of 20 people who got sick from a salmonella outbreak linked to the grocery chain.