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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PublishedMarch 24, 2014
Extreme cold has put spring on hold in Maine
Landscapers, disc-golfers, garden clubs and Little League teams bemoan the delay of warmer weather, as low temperatures break records and a storm threatens more snow.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2014
For incoming USM class, cuts aren’t on the radar
The university appeals to local college-bound scholars for other reasons, including its commutable proximity to home.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Westbrook golf course site of new ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge
The ‘Tough Mudder’ series is bringing its unique endurance competition to Sunset Ridge in late August.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
Three Gorham residents charged with sex trafficking
Authorities say they arranged for a teenager to engage in sex acts for money in three counties.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Ex-Maine State Police chief accused of child sex abuse
Others are stunned after the sheriff says Andrew E. Demers admitted he molested a young relative.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2014
Feature obituary: Tim Salce, 63, Broadway crooner, nurturing cook and father
When he wasn’t at work, he spent as much time as he could with his family.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2014
Scarborough opponents of slot machines hope third time’s no charm
The Senate is set to take up a bill – OK’d by the House – that would pave the way for another Scarborough racino vote.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2014
Town still divided as Maine racetrack seeks slots
As a related bill advances, Scarborough Downs hopes for local voters’ approval after two previous defeats.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014
Budgets in Cape Elizabeth, Gorham lengthen kindergarten day
The change has strong support from parents in both districts, the only ones in Cumberland County with half-day classes.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2014
DA drops trespassing charge against Smiling Hill Farm owner
Warren Knight was arrested in September while trying to observe Pike Industries blasting rock near the farm.
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