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, 2013
Immigrants find havens – in Portland suburbs
In Westbrook, the trend is especially evident, changing the fabric of the former mill town.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2013
SAD 6 board to hear Bonny Eagle principal’s appeal
Beth Schultz has requested a hearing in front of the school board, which voted last month not to renew her contract.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2013
Prospects dim for massive Westbrook shopping project
Plans to build the state’s largest shopping center appear unlikely as the land heads to auction.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2013
Westbrook budget aims to reduce taxes
Proposed spending for non-school services would actually decline next year if all goes to plan.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2013
Gorham schools budget would cut staff, raise taxes
Superintendent Ted Sharp presented his proposed $33.3 million budget to the School Committee on Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013
Windham-Raymond school switch proposed
The superintendent asks parents if they would be willing to send their kids to a less crowded school.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013
Windham-Raymond superintendent to present $40M budget
Superintendent Sandy Prince will present his proposed budget to the school board on Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2013
South Portland council hopefuls vow to work against need for a tax hike
The four candidates seeking to replace Tom Coward in the City Council bring a variety of qualifications to the race.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2013
School budget for Westbrook less contentious
Superintendent Marc Gousse proposes a $2.4 million increase, but calls it a starting point.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Windham Summerfest a no-go, again
A lack of volunteers has led the town to cancel its summer festival.
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