The demonstrators, members of Falmouth-based Maine Friends of Animals, oppose Question 2 because allowing gambling at race tracks would support harness racing, an industry that they believe is inhumane.
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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Drugs discarded at Portland pharmacies as part of national effort
The purpose of the program is to keep drugs away from people who might abuse them, and to keep them from accumulating in waterways, which happens when they’re flushed down the toilet.
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Two fire officials suspendedafter fireboat accident
Twelve civilians, including family members, were onboard when the boat struck an obstacle in Casco Bay.
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Maine’s channel swimmer sets new record
Pat Gallant-Charette of Westbrook becomes the world’s oldest woman to cross the Catalina Channel in California.
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UMaine students to sing in honor of Rudy Vallee
ORONO — University of Maine honor societies will celebrate Rudy Vallee Day on Wednesday, recognizing the legendary singer and Westbrook native who spent a semester at the college and later popularized its fight song. Today, Oct. 11, is officially Rudy Vallee Day at the University of Maine, as decided in 1975 by then-Gov. James B. […]
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Maine Antique Bottle and Glass Museum opens eyes
BRIDGTON — A tour of the Maine Antique Bottle and Glass Museum covers less than 100 feet and lasts about an hour.
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White House to host Maine school nutrition directors
The nutrition directors of five Maine school districts are invited.
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Runners honor fallen Maine soldiers
About 300 people ran parts of the route in the event that honors the 79 soldiers with Maine ties who have died since Sept. 11, 2001.
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One injured in Brunswick motorcycle crash
The injured person is taken to Maine Medical Center.
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Husband guilty, wife not in recycling scam
ALFRED — A Kittery man was found guilty Friday while his wife was acquitted on charges of stealing more than $10,000 in refunds and handling fees for beverage containers that were brought to their redemption center from out of state.