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 6, 2012

Windham, officer hope to settle discrimination case

A panel finds Monday that Police Officer Danielle Cyr was
retaliated against after lodging complaints about a co-worker.
Published
March 5, 2012

Windham officer was sexually harassed by colleague, commission says

The panel also agrees that members of the police department retaliated against her after she reported the harassment.
Published
March 5, 2012

Study to ID potential Windham businesses

A consulting firm has been hired by the Town Council to analyze the town’s retail market.
Published
March 3, 2012

37 Maine residents become U.S. citizens

Fifth-graders in Falmouth bear witness as 37 people from 22 countries raise their hands, recite the Pledge and gain American citizenship.
Published
March 3, 2012

Westbrook sets goals for next 10 years

The latest comprehensive plan borrows from the previous one, except for new attention to the growing number of cultures and languages in the city.
Published
February 29, 2012

Sentiments keen among the people Snowe helped

For many in Maine – veterans, farmers and those hoping to make a difference – Sen. Snowe has ‘always been there.’
Published
February 28, 2012

Preble Street director finalist for national award

Mark Swann was one of 20 finalists chosen by Congressional Medal of Honor recipients for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors.
Published
February 28, 2012

State to end van service for 225 commuters

The MDOT lacks funds to buy new vehicles for the longtime service, but a private firm may step in.
Published
February 27, 2012

State to end popular vanpool service

A private company will take over the service used by 250 commuters in the state.
Published
February 25, 2012

Cross can stay in Casco, land trust told

The Land for Maine’s Future program decides a naturally formed cross can remain.

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