Russell & Mackenna buys the business this week in ‘a friendly acquisition.’
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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Maine shoppers flockto these hot seats
As word spreads that Marden’s Surplus and Salvage has acquired the assets of Maine Cottage Furniture, customers are flocking to the discount chain’s Scarborough and Lewiston stores, where the furniture is being unloaded this week.
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Marden’s selling Maine Cottage Furniture items
Marden’s Surplus and Salvage in Scarborough received a second shipment today.
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New chief nominated for state police
Gov. Paul LePage has endorsed the selection of Lt. Col. Robert Williams to replace the current chief.
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Portland marketing professional to run for mayor
Jodie Lapchick, owner of Portland-based branding firm Lapchick & Co., is the seventh candidate to register with the city.
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LePage nominates State Police veteran as chief
Robert A. Williams of Vassalboro has been a member of the State Police for 27 years.
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New budget would increase taxes for Windham residents
A resident with a $200,000 home would pay $30 a year more under the new budget.
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Westbrook’s school budget would raise taxes 2 percent
The school finance committee recommends a 2011-12 budget of $30.9 million.
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Gorham plan raises tax rate by 5.6 percent
The proposed budget offsets new expenses with cuts to health insurance and some town services.
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Troubled waste site hopes for a buyer
Plan-It Recycling, with sites in Gorham and Rockland, has had money problems for years.