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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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
Witnesses of King’s speech reflect on how far we’ve come … and the long road ahead
Imagine telling the people at the March on Washington that, in less than 50 years, a black president would be in office. “No one would have believed it,” said Harold Pachios of Cape Elizabeth. Pachios and others from Maine who attended the march, which was 50 years ago Wednesday, reflected last week on what their […]
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013
Maine remembers March on Washington at 50
Four attendees recount why they went, the upbeat atmosphere and the Dr. King speech that changed history – and their lives.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
Scarborough moves ahead with leash law despite opposition
About two dozen people plead Wednesday for their dogs’ freedom on Scarborough beaches.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2013
Google names Scarborough an eCity
The town is the first Maine community recognized for its use of websites, blogs and social networks.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2013
Maine’s obesity rate levels off, but its rank worsens
Maine goes from 25th to 23rd most obese state, but the number of obese people barely rises.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Health care center to expand in Gorham
Martin’s Point Health Care hopes to start construction on the $5 million project in November.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Insurance help on way for Mainers
Eight offices will be set up around the state to assist with enrollment in a plan under the federal Affordable Care Act.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
Pedestrian struck by Jeep in South Portland
Speed or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the accident, which occurred shortly before 7 p.m.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2013
Beach to Beacon: Maine men
Riley Masters of Veazie is the first Mainer to finish in 30 minutes, 19 seconds.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2013
In Cape Elizabeth race, a Boston accent
Extra security is one impact of the Boston Marathon attacks on Beach to Beacon, but there will also be special touches to support the victims.
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