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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PublishedApril 29, 2016
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Portland over senior housing project
The ruling on the development says an approved zoning change wasn’t inconsistent with Portland’s Comprehensive Plan.
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PublishedApril 28, 2016
Emissions from Westbrook power plant coat 300 cars in Idexx parking lot
Calpine, the power company, will pay more than $300,000 to have the rust residue removed from the cars.
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PublishedApril 27, 2016
Baxter Academy names new executive director
Kelli Pryor has been the chairwoman of the board of directors at the Portland charter school.
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PublishedApril 26, 2016
McAuley High School must choose a new name
The all-girls school in Portland will make the change when it drops its affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church in July.
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PublishedApril 25, 2016
Proposed Wal-Mart in Westbrook faces local opposition
But the retailer needs only the Planning Board’s approval of a shopping plaza’s site plan.
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PublishedApril 20, 2016
Harriet Beecher Stowe house added to Underground Railroad network
A Bowdoin College student’s work helps to earn the Brunswick landmark recognition for its role as a way station for runaway slaves.
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PublishedApril 18, 2016
Parents of Maine students in Ecuador call earthquake a learning experience
Eight students from the Greater Portland Christian School and their chaperones are on a mission trip to Ecuador, where the magnitude-7.8 quake killed more than 400 people.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
Greater Portland sees big rebound in housing construction
But as building permits climb to pre-recession levels in southern Maine, a shortage of laborers could impede growth.
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PublishedApril 16, 2016
Allagash Brewing uncorks its ‘delicious’ tribute to Maine
The Portland brewery sends off its latest year-round beer, Sixteen Counties, made mostly with Maine ingredients. But first, a taste.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Westbrook official who played many roles to leave city for private sector
While William Baker is credited with attracting investment and helping others, his tenure is clouded by a profane email rant last year.
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