Thirteen Scarborough residents put their names in after the holder of one of the town’s 30 commercial shellfish licenses lets it lapse. And the winner may not use the license.
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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Two men charged with selling heroin in Brewer
Police said a New York man was using a Brewer home to sell drugs.
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Pair charged with making meth in Northport apartment
The man and woman were on probation for previous meth charges.
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Entangled harbor seal rescued in Southport, recovering in Connecticut
The young seal had an infected wound stemming from fishing line entangled around its neck, and a respiratory infection.
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Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland
A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
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Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland
Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
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South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer
The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.
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‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved
The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
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Donald Trump slams rivals as vocal supporters cheer him during Portland rally
The Republican presidential candidate, who is introduced by Gov. Paul LePage, responds to scathing attacks by Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee.
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Bernie Sanders wows crowd in push to win Maine Democratic caucuses
His revolutionary message resonates with fans in a packed State Theatre as he urges a big turnout around the state on Sunday.