Leslie Bridgers

Press Herald

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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Published
May 24, 2016

Westbrook superintendent is top candidate for post in Bar Harbor

Marc Gousse, Westbrook’s superintendent since 2011, is the only candidate who has been invited to visit the Bar Harbor-based district.
Published
May 16, 2016

Sebago Lake park boat launch to be closed Tuesday morning

The closure will allow parking lot striping work.
Published
May 16, 2016

Rebuilt Westbrook basketball courts will honor shooting victim

A memorial for Treyjon Arsenault is part of a $150,000 project.
Published
May 14, 2016

With superintendent under fire, SAD 6 struggles with public’s right to criticize

The district’s rules limit public comment at school board meetings, and parents have had plenty to say about the restrictions.
Published
May 12, 2016

Windham Town Councilor Thomas Gleason dies at 67

Gleason, who had served on the council since 2010, suffered a heart attack while on vacation in New Jersey.
Published
May 12, 2016

Mercedes takes shine to Portland as backdrop for launch of coupe

Test-driving the redesigned C300, dozens of journalists from national auto magazines fill up on local hospitality.
Published
May 9, 2016

Nobel prize nominee to speak at St. Joseph’s College commencement

The Catholic college in Standish will also award honorary degrees at the ceremony Saturday.
Published
May 9, 2016

Westbrook woman leaves money to city she always had ‘in her heart’

Ellie Saunders, a descendant of the area’s first settlers, had encyclopedic knowledge of Westbrook’s history and made her mark on the community.
Published
May 6, 2016

Superintendent’s judgment questioned, and son’s hiring ‘is just the latest example’

Frank Sherburne has had a rocky tenure as the leader of SAD 6, and now some parents want him to resign. But he also has defenders.
Published
May 2, 2016

Residents call for SAD 6 board to address concerns about hiring of superintendent’s son

A petition with 113 signatures says the board should consider ending the contract of Superintendent Frank Sherburne, whose son was hired by SAD 6 and later charged with sexual assault.

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