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 4, 2011
Westbrook: Chuluda, Hilton go head to head once again
In a repeat race for Westbrook mayor, Republican Bruce Chuluda is challenging incumbent Democrat Colleen Hilton, who unseated him two years ago. In her first term, Hilton believes she has greatly improved the city’s financial situation through consolidation of services. If elected, she said, she would focus on bringing to the city more economic development […]
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PublishedNovember 4, 2011
Windham: Tough issues attract five candidates for three seats
There are two contested races in Windham this fall: one for a three-year Town Council seat and the other for two open spots on the school board. In the council race, political newcomer Patrick Corey is challenging incumbent Thomas Gleason, who is serving his first year on the council. Corey said he pays a lot […]
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PublishedNovember 3, 2011
Developer’s partners file complaintover company’s mounting debt
Jason Snyder’s business partners say their development firm owes nearly $2.5 million to its mortgage holder and other creditors, but he won’t sell a 60-acre Westbrook tract to pay off the debt.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2011
Racino foes target track in protest
Maine Friends of Animals says allowing slots would support harness racing, which is inhumane.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2011
Drugs not totally wasted
UNE pharmacy students take part in a study of discarded prescription medications.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Animal group protests against harness racing, racinos at Scarborough Downs
The demonstrators, members of Falmouth-based Maine Friends of Animals, oppose Question 2 because allowing gambling at race tracks would support harness racing, an industry that they believe is inhumane.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Drugs discarded at Portland pharmacies as part of national effort
The purpose of the program is to keep drugs away from people who might abuse them, and to keep them from accumulating in waterways, which happens when they’re flushed down the toilet.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
From lake almost to the sea
New stretch of trail opens
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011
Man sentenced to 21 days for bottle redemption fraud
The prosecutor says the jail time sends a message about the consequences of such large-scale fraud.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2011
Kittery man gets 21 days in jail for bottle scam
Thomas Woodard was convicted in the state’s first criminal trial over bottle redemption fraud.
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