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 1, 2013
Fishway to the Presumpscot unveiled
A ceremony Wednesday opens the $5 million channel that will let fish move over the Cumberland Mills dam.
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PublishedApril 28, 2013
Westbrook fishway opens to alewives this week
Bigger populations of alewives, shad and herring will mean better fishing in the Presumpscot River.
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PublishedApril 25, 2013
Neighboring Westbrook company reaches deal with Pike
Artel will not continue its appeal of a consent agreement regulating a rock quarry on Spring Street.
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PublishedApril 23, 2013
Firm helping Maine towns catch some rays
Windham’s council will hear ReVision Energy’s plan Tuesday for the East Windham Fire Station.
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PublishedApril 22, 2013
Gorham school wins sustainability contest
The middle school receives $2,000 for taking first place in contest, for coming up with a plan that includes a ‘junk swap’ to reduce the quantity of items that are thrown away.
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PublishedApril 21, 2013
Principal turnover creates ripple effect for Maine schools
For every vacancy filled, another might occur as schools compete for capable administrators.
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Governor reiterates stance for private property rights
A Saturday night rally in Naples brings out opposition to a U.N. sustainability program.
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PublishedApril 17, 2013
Terms for traffic circles cause confusion, as Maine roundabouts increase
Roundabouts, which are smaller, slower and thus safer than rotaries, are the way to go, experts say.
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PublishedApril 15, 2013
Bill aims to compel districts to offer all-day kindergarten
The measure requires school districts that offer kindergarten to have a full-day program by 2017.
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PublishedApril 10, 2013
Kindergarten or security upgrades? For 2013-14, Gorham chooses security
Next year, funding for all-day kindergarten will be included in the budget “from the get-go,” a school official says.
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