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 3, 2015
Portland expected to decide at last on ‘midtown’ project
It’s not clear if design changes will resolve concerns about flooding a neighboring property.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2015
Sole finalist for Gorham schools chief ‘above the rest’
For purely selfish reasons, Unity hopes Gorham rejects Heather Perry. The vote is expected Feb. 11.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2015
Benefactor of Maine Community College System questions governor
The founder of the Osher Foundation criticizes the forced resignation of President John Fitzsimmons as ‘vindictive.’
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2015
The price of beauty: Maine wants park fees on Mackworth Island
Currently, most visitors – about 90 percent – don’t want to pay to play at the state park, the math shows.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2015
Owner asks to demolish house in Portland where fire killed 6 people
Gregory Nisbet, who owns the house on Noyes Street where the fire broke out Nov. 1, has applied for a permit to tear it down.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2015
Second baptism affirms a refocused faith
A Gorham man feeling like his world ‘was missing something’ discovers the answer: service to others.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2015
Tough Mudder obstacle course returning to Westbrook
The popular extreme obstacle course event will return to Sunset Ridge Golf Links in late September.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2015
Bayside redevelopment vote delayed again over flooding concerns
Neighboring property owners are concerned about the project’s plan to raise Somerset Street by 2 feet in response to increasing flood risks from rising sea levels.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2015
Proposed Maine law would require safety checks of hayride vehicles
The bill is a direct response to a fatal haunted hayride accident in Mechanic Falls in October.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2015
A state ‘treasure,’ Al Hawkes, 84, sings the praises of Maine
The acclaimed musician and bluegrass pioneer unveils an album all about the place he loves.
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