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.

Local & State, News, Politics

House District 39: Two newcomers seek House nomination

by Leslie Bridgers May 30, 2016June 2, 2016

Andrew Edwards and Michael Sylvester will compete in the Democratic primary on June 14.

Local & State, News, Politics

Senate District 28: Three veteran politicians lay out different priorities

by Leslie Bridgers May 30, 2016June 2, 2016

The winner of the primary to represent Portland and Westbrook will face Republican Karen Usher in the November election.

Local & State, News, Politics

Senate District 27: Candidates have ideas for tackling state’s drug crisis

by Leslie Bridgers May 30, 2016June 2, 2016

Rep. Ben Chipman, Rep. Diane Russell and Dr. Chuck Radis seek the seat covering the eastern half of Portland and its islands.

That Moment

A bare apartment becomes a home, with help from friends

by Leslie Bridgers May 28, 2016May 28, 2016

A mother of four in Portland settles into a new couch and the prospect of a good night’s sleep.

Local & State

Unhealthy ozone levels expected in parts of Maine on Saturday

by Leslie Bridgers May 27, 2016May 27, 2016

Vulnerable populations, including children and people with respiratory diseases, should take precautions, the state says.

Local & State, News, Politics

Gov. Paul LePage sticks with story about high school student’s overdose

by Leslie Bridgers May 25, 2016November 30, 2016

The governor apologizes for getting details wrong, but says a school resource officer told him a student ‘in the Portland area’ overdosed and was revived with naloxone three times in a week.