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.

Latest

Published
May 5, 2014

South Portland endorses residency restrictions on sex offenders

In a preliminary vote, city councilors unanimously favor barring the offenders from living within 750 feet of 28 schools and parks.
Published
May 5, 2014

Westbrook police, Skybox Bar owners will keep tabs on noise

The City Council, which voted to renew the bar’s licenses, asks for a report in 60 days.
Published
May 2, 2014

South Portland considers tough restrictions on sex offenders’ residences

The City Council will consider an ordinance Monday to keep offenders away from schools, parks and play areas.
Published
May 1, 2014

Maine Catholic schools will lose superintendent after 21-year tenure

Sister Rosemary Donahue will step down at the end of the school year.
Published
May 1, 2014

Westbrook High students fight ‘party’ image

A group trying to change attitudes says it’s a slow process, and that most kids follow the substance abuse rules.
Published
April 29, 2014

Westbrook school budget in limbo after city council’s rejection

Depending on how much in cuts the council approves, reductions could come from a contingency fund, athletics, the music program or teacher positions.
Published
April 29, 2014

Controversial zone change going to Westbrook voters

If a contract zone is imposed on the 60-acre parcel, the landowner plans to take the issue to court.
Published
April 29, 2014

Changes to Westbrook High’s extracurricular conduct code proposed

After two drinking parties involving student-athletes, a group aims to make the policy more effective.
Published
April 27, 2014

Research: Shoppers who bring reusable bags to supermarket change their buying habits

A Harvard study indicates that shoppers reward themselves with junk food.
Published
April 24, 2014

Another underage party, another challenge for Westbrook leadership

As a ‘handful’ of student-athletes face charges and suspensions over underage drinking, new scrutiny fixes on Westbrook’s response.

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