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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PublishedMay 16, 2013
After 15 years, Westbrook teen center changes name
The Mission Possible Teen Center will now be called My Place Teen Center.
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PublishedMay 16, 2013
Plan reignites hopes for Scarborough racino
A proposal for the land around the Scarborough Downs racetrack requests customized zoning.
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PublishedMay 13, 2013
Cheverus grad sentenced to 6 years for Wall Street crime
Anthony Chiasson, who grew up in Portland and served as a school trustee, also must pay a $5 million fine.
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PublishedMay 12, 2013
Bill to limit food stamp purchases: Is it junk?
LePage says no, don’t let recipients buy candy and soda, but the plan falters, and the public seems split.
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PublishedMay 12, 2013
Local opposition a likely headache for Gorham motocross plan
Neighbors are ready to sound off at a town Planning Board meeting about a proposed track.
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PublishedMay 9, 2013
Hurting but grateful: Lewiston fire victims share their stories
They lost nearly everything they owned in the three fires that destroyed nine buildings in downtown Lewiston in the space of a week.
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PublishedMay 8, 2013
LePage to speak at Portland chamber’s forum; topics unknown
PORTLAND – Gov. Paul LePage will be the featured speaker at the Portland Regional Chamber’s Eggs & Issues forum Wednesday morning. He has yet to reveal the issues he’ll bring up at the breakfast event. A description of the forum on the chamber’s website says the governor “will give updates on the state.” That’s about […]
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PublishedMay 7, 2013
Westbrook rubber plant to come down in 90 days
The City Council approves an agreement that requires the demolition of the former Maine Rubber Co. factory.
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PublishedMay 5, 2013
Westbrook rubber plant could come down soon
A City Council vote could mean the rubber factory will be gone within 90 days.
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PublishedMay 2, 2013
Portland parents give school an F – for fabulous
Dozens rally outside Hall Elementary to support the staff after the state gave the school a failing grade.
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