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
June 8, 2015

‘It’s a go’ for kidney transplant that began with note on car window

Joshua Dall-Leighton of Windham responded to a plea for a donor from South Portland resident Christine Royles.
Published
June 4, 2015

Biddeford mayor calls for hard evidence from critics of police officials

Backers of those who allege former police officers sexually abused them say they don’t trust officials enough to submit written statements.
Published
June 2, 2015

Westbrook planners will vote on 183-unit housing development

Blue Spruce Farm would be the largest subdivision built in the city in more than a decade.
Published
May 21, 2015

Westbrook official who mocked residents in email will get sensitivity training

William Baker sends city councilors a second apology for his profane rant, as the mayor comes to his defense.
Published
May 20, 2015

Westbrook looks to ‘rebuild trust’ after surly email

The City Council assesses its options and obligations after objectionable comments by two officials go public.
Published
May 15, 2015

Maine high schooler among winners at Intel science competition

Gould Academy junior Demetri Maxim wins for a project that uses skin cells to grow kidney tissue.
Published
May 15, 2015

Munjoy Hill apartment fire is confined to porches

The fire starts on a third-floor porch and spreads to one on the second floor.
Published
May 15, 2015

Scarborough home lost to fire

Nobody is home when the fire starts at 2 Beaver Brook Road, and neighbors help two dogs get out safely.
Published
May 15, 2015

‘Eye on the ball’ – a life lesson Maine boy will cherish

For a young boy who lost his coach, mentor and stand-in dad all at the same time, Kory Rolbiecki’s game ball holds a special message.
Published
May 12, 2015

Portland apartment building where tenant died passes inspection

The death of Donald Stain, who fell 20 feet from his porch, prompts the city to close off access to the building’s porches, which are deemed unsafe.

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