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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PublishedJuly 13, 2015
As his memory fades, a family concert he won’t forget
Musician Paul Farrell loved to play gigs at nursing homes. This year, his family joined him for a show at the facility where he lives.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
After condemning 2 apartment buildings, Westbrook eyes compensation from landlords
The city, addressing safety concerns raised by a fatal fire in Portland, now is considering ways to recoup the costs of dealing with problem buildings and housing displaced tenants.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2015
Pivotal scenes echo along Westbrook woman’s journey to lose weight
Small weekly goals add up to more than 100 pounds of successes for Ali McCarthy.
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PublishedJune 29, 2015
For 5 friends, a long goodbye to college
Bowdoin housemates pack their things and – bit by bit – move on to adulthood.
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PublishedJune 23, 2015
National data confirms big jump in Portland rents
The metro area’s increase from May 2014 to May 2015 was the second-biggest in the U.S., according to Zillow, and more than four times the national rate.
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PublishedJune 22, 2015
Woman injured in Westbrook fire upgraded from critical condition
The woman, in whose apartment the fire started, suffered burns and is being treated in Boston.
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PublishedJune 19, 2015
In Yarmouth, music teacher’s 34-year career ends on a high note
Karen Renton’s grand finale proves to be more emotional than she expected.
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PublishedJune 15, 2015
Aiding immigrants helps economy, Portland leaders say
Mayor Michael Brennan holds a news conference to urge lawmakers to continue providing General Assistance to asylum seekers.
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PublishedJune 12, 2015
Cape Elizabeth man walks ancestor’s groundbreaking path
Ray Shevenell completes a 188-mile trek from Quebec to Biddeford, where his great-great-grandfather found work in 1845.
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PublishedJune 11, 2015
Windham voters to decide on fire station bond
The $1.7 million would be used to buy the building at 33 Main St. and renovate it.
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