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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PublishedFebruary 18, 2016
E-commerce company Wayfair chooses Maine for new offices, 950 jobs
The Boston-based home furnishings retailer plans to open sales and service centers in Brunswick and Bangor.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2016
Portland firefighters, city reach contract agreement after two years
The new union president credits changes in city leadership for bringing the two sides together.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2016
For one couple on prom night, love is in the air
More than 20,000 people with special needs gathered at churches around the country for the Night to Shine, including at Eastpoint Christian Church in Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2016
Hall School project to go to April vote
All but $1.4 million of the $29.7 million reconstruction project would be covered by the state.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2016
City Council approves historic district that allows demolition of Portland Co. building
The former locomotive shop will be torn down to make way for a waterfront plaza, but seven other historic buildings will be preserved.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2016
Bowdoin to use $10 million gift to build center for environmental study
The facility on the Brunswick campus will bring together students from various fields to study policy and research environmental problems.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2016
As cold as it’s been in Portland this weekend, it’s been worse – much worse
In 1943, the weather on Feb. 15 and 16 was truly chilling, the National Weather Service says.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2016
Fire displaces tenants of apartment building in Portland
The building on Forest Avenue also houses the Brea Lu Cafe.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2016
Second deep-sea search planned for evidence from wreckage of El Faro
The recovery of the ship’s voyage data recorder would provide information about why it sank.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2016
Starting today, expect more drawbridge openings on Casco Bay Bridge
The increase openings are taking place during a new operator training period that will last through March 5.
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