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Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
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Missing thumb drive contains information about Portland jetport employees, pilots
The personal information of 950 people is on the device, which officials don’t believe was stolen.
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Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit
With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
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For Mainer, gift of hearing aids sounded just right
For decades, Pat Linhares had struggled with pitch deafness that she could ill afford to correct. Then came an unexpected donation.
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Rep. Mark Dion wins Democratic primary for Senate seat in Portland, Westbrook
The former county sheriff defeats Jill Duson and Ann Peoples in the District 28 race.
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Catherine McAuley High School reveals new name
The private school will become The Maine Girls’ Academy.
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Former Westbrook employee embezzled $118,000 in city funds, mayor says
The FBI and Westbrook police alerted the city after becoming aware of suspicious transactions in the employee’s bank accounts, but no charges have been filed.
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Concerns raised about impact of huge Westbrook housing project
Expanding Blue Spruce Farm to nearly 500 units would squeeze schools and add traffic, critics tell the Planning Board.