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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PublishedDecember 30, 2011
USDA mum on source of salmonella outbreak
No new information has been released, but a USDA spokesman says he hopes to get some answers by next week.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2011
Man, machine fall through floor at Sanford mill
The construction worker was operating a small loader when the first floor collapsed, and he plummeted 18 feet into the basement.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2011
Push to restore rail line needs new funds plan
State financing is an option after the freight project fails to attract a federal grant.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2011
Volunteers deliver 231 Christmas dinners
Dozens of volunteers delivered 231 ham dinners Sunday to residents of York and Cumberland counties, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to cook themselves a meal.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2011
Westbrook church’s free Christmas dinner a success
Melissa Meserve’s family came four years ago for the meal, and ended up washing dishes. Now they come as volunteers. “It’s our favorite part of Christmas now,” Meserve said.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2011
Volunteers deliver 231 Christmas dinners
Dozens of volunteers met at the Westbrook Community Center this morning to pick up hot Christmas dinners and deliver them to more than 100 people in greater Portland.
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PublishedDecember 25, 2011
Elder care company lets seniors live at home
Combining surveillance with a support network and lower costs, the company appeals to seniors who don’t want a nursing home or assisted-living facility.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2011
Accident shuts down turnpike near Falmouth exit
The crash involved several cars and resulted in minor injuries.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
Pingree presses USDA to identify source of tainted meat
She says the Hannaford salmonella case points to a systemic flaw and a need for better tracking.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2011
More salmonella cases linked to Hannaford ground beef
Hannaford issued a recall last week of ground beef with a sell-by date of Dec. 17 or earlier and is offering full refunds for the meat.
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