Federal immigration agents have been spotted around the state today, including in Portland and Westbrook.
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’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.
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UMaine sorts, studies trash
The university’s School of Economics will analyze the trash to understand what Mainers are throwing away
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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.
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Animal group protests against harness racing, racinos at Scarborough Downs
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.
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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.