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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PublishedNovember 15, 2011
Private sector raises $11.3 million for colleges
Maine’s community college system will be able to increase enrollment because of the donations.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2011
Gorham council considers zone changes
The town faces requests from property owners in South Gorham who seek commercial development.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2011
A waste of time? Recycling is anything but
A University of Maine study sorts through the trash from 17 communities statewide to see how well we’re recycling. Turns out we could be doing — and saving — a lot more.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
UMaine sorts, studies trash
The university’s School of Economics will analyze the trash to understand what Mainers are throwing away
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011
Election: Hilton re-elected Westbrook mayor
Her opponent concedes as Democrats sweep all the contested races.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011
Hilton beats Chuluda in Westbrook mayor’s race
Results are in from all five wards.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011
With pellet plant in mind,Maine seeks rail grant
Businesses and officials write letters backing funds for upgrading track from Windham to West Baldwin.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2011
New trend in Cape: Housing rentals
Town councilors will discuss the draft of an ordinance for such properties at a meeting today.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2011
Six candidates run for Scarborough council
Six candidates are running in two contested races for four open seats on the Scarborough Town Council. Four are hoping to win one of three open seats for three-year terms. They are incumbents Karen D’Andrea and Richard Sullivan and challengers Paul Andriulli and James Benedict. Incumbent Ron Ahlquist is being challenged by Kerry Corthell to […]
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PublishedNovember 4, 2011
Gorham: Council, school board seats sought
Four Gorham residents are vying for two seats on the Town Council, while another four candidates are hoping to fill one of three vacancies on the School Committee. Incumbents Michael Phinney, a longtime councilor, and Noah Miner, who is serving his first term, are facing challengers Daniel LeVasseur and Suzanne Phillips. LeVasseur, who works in […]
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