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
September 2, 2014

Meg Perry Center loses its space, but not its optimism

A Portland group focused on being an accessible community resource is without a home but continuing its mission.
Published
August 28, 2014

Westbrook officer claims harassment, retaliation for ticketing girlfriend of police colleague

Melissa May says she plans to sue the city for several human rights violations amid internal pressure to ‘rip up’ the speeding citation.
Published
August 27, 2014

Hearing shows support for Freeport’s split from Regional School Unit 5

But some worry about the future of Freeport High School if it doesn’t get enough students from Durham and Pownal.
Published
August 26, 2014

Former South Portland lawmaker denies violating city ordinances

Chris Muse appears in court to answer complaint that he violated city’s housing and nuisance ordinances
Published
August 26, 2014

Ex-Maine lawmaker goes from public servant to neighborhood nuisance

Chris Muse of South Portland believes an undiagnosed medical condition has contributed to his problems.
Published
August 25, 2014

Hearing to focus on Freeport’s withdrawal from RSU 5

Residents of the district will be invited to comment on the withdrawal plan Tuesday.
Published
August 25, 2014

Gorham schools superintendent retiring

Ted Sharp says he will retire at the end of the 2014-15 school year.
Published
August 22, 2014

Tough Mudder to make its debut in Maine

The popular competition in Westbrook this weekend will bring 13,000 athletes and about $5 million to the local economy.
Published
August 18, 2014

Westbrook council supports recall process for city officials

But councilors want time to fine-tune the proposal, which was spurred by criticism of School Committee member Suzanne Joyce.
Published
August 14, 2014

Brunswick School Board votes to take RSU 5 students if Freeport withdraws

Durham and Pownal high school students would then go to Brunswick High, if Freeport voters decide withdraw.

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