Leslie Bridgers is the features editor for the Portland Press Herald, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and culture. She spent 10 years as a reporter, half of that time for the Portland Press Herald, covering the western suburbs of Portland, writing feature stories and working on special projects. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2016
Performance stage, sloping levels, plaza envisioned for Congress Square Park
Designers reveal their conceptual plans for the park and nearby intersection during a forum attended by about 100 people.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2016
Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2016
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.
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PublishedJune 23, 2016
In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
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PublishedJune 21, 2016
Missing thumb drive contains information about Portland jetport employees, pilots
The personal information of 950 people is on the device, which officials don’t believe was stolen.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit
With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
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PublishedJune 17, 2016
For Mainer, gift of hearing aids sounded just right
For decades, Pat Linhares had struggled with pitch deafness that she could ill afford to correct. Then came an unexpected donation.
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PublishedJune 14, 2016
Rep. Mark Dion wins Democratic primary for Senate seat in Portland, Westbrook
The former county sheriff defeats Jill Duson and Ann Peoples in the District 28 race.
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PublishedJune 9, 2016
Catherine McAuley High School reveals new name
The private school will become The Maine Girls’ Academy.
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