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
March 31, 2016

Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland

A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
Published
March 30, 2016

YMCA swim team in Biddeford upset over ouster of popular head coach

Members hold a protest to call for the rehiring of Zach Gray, whose sudden firing has not been explained publicly.
Published
March 23, 2016

Portland’s suburbs looking at ways to provide more housing

Officials from the city and five surrounding communities meet to discuss strategies for meeting the region’s increasing demand.
Published
March 21, 2016

Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland

Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
Published
March 18, 2016

Paul’s Food Center in downtown Portland sold, to close in April

The closure of the store on Congress Street will be a loss for residents who have depended on a grocery store with good prices within walking distance.
Published
March 17, 2016

South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer

The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.
Published
March 14, 2016

For Pi Day, Biddeford teacher parodies ‘Thriller’

Jon Jacques has previously set ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’ to pi-themed lyrics.
Published
March 14, 2016

Gasoline prices jump toward $2 a gallon in Maine, but trend seen as temporary

The average price per gallon is now $1.91 in Maine, slightly below the national average.
Published
March 14, 2016

‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved

The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
Published
March 8, 2016

Westbrook rooming house to close, forcing tenants into tough market

The Villa’s 16 residents were notified Friday that they would have until April 5 to leave the facility.

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