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
November 7, 2012

Top Maine offices in play with new Democratic majorities

The Democrats will elect a state treasurer, secretary of state and attorney general Dec. 5.
Published
November 7, 2012

Gorham writes in new School Committee member

Timothy Burns was elected to an open seat on the board with 70 votes.
Published
November 7, 2012

Windham residents roundly reject sewer project

Residents spoke loud and clear against building a sewer system on routes 302 and 202.
Published
November 6, 2012

Westbrook approves 10 changes to city charter

One change includes eliminating party affiliations of City Council and School Committee candidates on the ballot.
Published
November 5, 2012

Gorham incident used against Maine same-sex marriage effort

But supporters say an inappropriate discussion at Gorham Middle School has nothing to do with marriage.
Published
November 4, 2012

Can pair of new hotels survive in Windham?

Some say no and predict smaller inns would be hurt, but others see reasons why there’s room for both.
Published
October 31, 2012

Maine confirms first-ever case of West Nile Virus

The Cumberland County man is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a disease now in 48 states.
Published
October 31, 2012

Cynthia Dill, Democrat: Amid obstacles, time taken to serve needy

Dill challenges the idea that she’s a spoiler, then breaks from campaigning to make lunch for her kids.
Published
October 31, 2012

Some spooked Maine towns delay Halloween

Whether Sandy did little damage or left trees in the streets, some officials deem another day safer.
Published
October 30, 2012

13 dentist offices offer free care on Friday

The Greater Portland Dental Society is putting on the event, called Dentists Who Care for ME, for the fourth year.

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