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 22, 2014
Balloon festival rescinds invitation to Mainer involved in crash
Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston/Auburn won’t allow Derald Young to fly while he’s being investigated for a weekend crash near Boston that injured four people.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2014
Vehicle crash cleared on Turnpike in Kennebunk
The accident happened around 2:40 p.m. and had delayed northbound traffic.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2014
Police searching for escaped Maine inmate who left apology note
Tyler Malmstrom, who was at a re-entry center in Belfast, is not considered dangerous.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2014
Maine fighter pilot forgoes wings for more prayer
The pastor of The Rock Church in Scarborough retires from the military in style, flying over Portland in an F-15.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2014
Portland, Westbrook to join lawsuit over aid to immigrants
The two cities and the Maine Municipal Association want a judge to sort out a state directive to deny assistance and what the law requires.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2014
In three small Maine towns, the spirit of July Fourth lasts all year
Freedom, Liberty and Union are plenty patriotic, even though their Independence Day celebrations are decidedly low-key.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Two Freeport High graduates spur anti-plastic bag effort
The campaign comes on the heels of Portland’s move that takes effect next April.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014
Gorham: Voters should decide if OUIs, other crimes are cause for removal from office
The council also voted Tuesday to establish a process for recalling councilors.
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PublishedJune 28, 2014
Portland to install traffic-slowing devices on 10 streets
The problem is the speed at which drivers are cutting through the neighborhoods.
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PublishedJune 27, 2014
Top court approves consent decree on Westbrook quarry
Smiling Hill Farm loses its appeal but says the long battle with Pike isn’t over – it plans to ask the city for a larger buffer.
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