Leslie Bridgers

Press Herald

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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Published
March 7, 2013

Westbrook weighs plan for cocktail party fundraiser in middle school

The fundraiser would be held after school hours in the performance hall in the Westbrook Middle School, but officials would first need to change local policy.
Published
March 6, 2013

Maine town rejects call to restrict tar sands oil

But Raymond’s selectmen may vote on the resolution again after gathering more information.
Published
March 6, 2013

Westbrook paper mill changes course, may remove dam

The company’s plan is met with skepticism by some environmental advocates.
Published
March 6, 2013

Sappi considers removing Presumpscot River dam

The city of Westbrook plans to study the impacts of removing the dam, which could make way for both fish and recreational users of the Presumpscot River.
Published
March 6, 2013

Raymond rejects tar sands resolution, for now

The chairman of the select board expects another vote on the issue in the near future.
Published
March 4, 2013

Mainer wins $2 million; hopes to land job

Most people who play the lottery hope to retire early. Now that James Lovell has won Powerball, he hopes to start working.
Published
March 4, 2013

Water main cleaning to start in suburbs next week

Maintenance crews will be working on weekdays in Raymond, Standish and Scarborough.
Published
March 3, 2013

Westbrook holds out hope for reviving Main Street’s west end

The proposed razing of an old rubber plant is seen as a sign of change in the neighborhood.
Published
March 3, 2013

Is knotty job undoing principals in Maine?

Recent studies say the position is more demanding than ever and longtime local administrators agree.
Published
February 28, 2013

Fate of Bonny Eagle principal rests with board vote

If Beth Schultz wants to get her job back, she needs have the board reverse its vote not to renew her contract.

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