PORTLAND — Another rash of violence at the Occupy Maine encampment in Lincoln Park has added to the safety concerns of protesters and city officials, who will consider next week whether to limit — or even eliminate — overnight camping at the site.
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.
Arrests made at Portland encampment
PORTLAND — Another rash of violence at the Occupy Maine encampment in Lincoln Park has added to the safety concerns of protesters and city officials, who will consider next week whether to limit — or even eliminate — overnight camping at the site.
5 arrested after 4 incidents at Portland’s Occupy camp
Protesters say they’re thankful that troublemakers are gone from Lincoln Park, where four assaults occurred within 24 hours.
USM steps up training for suicide prevention
A college student contemplating suicide is more likely to talk to a peer about the problem than set up an appointment at the counseling center, said psychologist Micheline Hagan.
USM program aimed at potential suicides
A college student contemplating suicide is more likely to talk to a peer about the problem than set up an appointment at the counseling center, said psychologist Micheline Hagan.
Thousands without power as storm winds down; crews brace for evening freeze
The Oxford County town of Otisfield logs the highest accumulation in the state with 10.5 inches of snow as of 10 a.m.
Immigration agents seen around Maine
Federal immigration agents have been spotted around the state today, including in Portland and Westbrook.
Maine’s community colleges get $11.3 million boost
SOUTH PORTLAND — Maine’s community college system is getting an $11.3 million injection from the private sector that’s meant to help meet the state’s demand for a more highly skilled work force.
UMaine sorts, studies trash
The university’s School of Economics will analyze the trash to understand what Mainers are throwing away
Prescription drug take back nets variety of pills
PORTLAND — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency held its third National Prescription Drug Take Back Day since 2010 on Saturday.