The tiny coastal town, whose population is sure to swell this Valentine’s Day weekend, is a magnet for out-of-state couples – and not just because of its scenery.
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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Autistic boy with steep hill to climb conquers the slopes
Eleven-year-old Jayden Gilpatrick breaks away from his other passions and finds his focus while learning to ski at Shawnee Peak.
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Portland landlord in fatal fire case faces citation for nearby apartments
The city says Gregory Nisbet failed to meet a deadline for correcting code violations.
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Sole finalist for Gorham schools chief ‘above the rest’
For purely selfish reasons, Unity hopes Gorham rejects Heather Perry. The vote is expected Feb. 11.
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Benefactor of Maine Community College System questions governor
The founder of the Osher Foundation criticizes the forced resignation of President John Fitzsimmons as ‘vindictive.’
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Tough Mudder obstacle course returning to Westbrook
The popular extreme obstacle course event will return to Sunset Ridge Golf Links in late September.
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Proposed Maine law would require inspection of hayride vehicles
The bill is in direct response to a fatal haunted hayride accident in Mechanic Falls in October.
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Gorham selects lone finalist for new school superintendent
Heather Perry, a superintendent in Waldo County, will be introduced at a public forum before an official hiring decision.
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Pharmacy chain’s CEO moonlights as member of boards
Raymond Selectman Joe Bruno finds the time to add a wealth of public service responsibilities.
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Gorham woman has second thoughts of amputating her other foot
Rehab and getting used to prothetics without the former pain has allowed Elisha Morgan to resume one action — she danced at a wedding in high heels.