More than 20,000 people with special needs gathered at churches around the country for the Night to Shine, including at Eastpoint Christian Church in Portland.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Hall School project to go to April vote
All but $1.4 million of the $29.7 million reconstruction project would be covered by the state.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
City Council approves historic district that allows demolition of Portland Co. building
The former locomotive shop will be torn down to make way for a waterfront plaza, but seven other historic buildings will be preserved.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin to use $10 million gift to build center for environmental study
The facility on the Brunswick campus will bring together students from various fields to study policy and research environmental problems.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As cold as it’s been in Portland this weekend, it’s been worse – much worse
In 1943, the weather on Feb. 15 and 16 was truly chilling, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire displaces tenants of apartment building in Portland
The building on Forest Avenue also houses the Brea Lu Cafe.
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Second deep-sea search planned for evidence from wreckage of El Faro
The recovery of the ship’s voyage data recorder would provide information about why it sank.
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Starting today, expect more drawbridge openings on Casco Bay Bridge
The increase openings are taking place during a new operator training period that will last through March 5.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Portland recognized for efforts to combat childhood obesity
The city ranked first among 512 communities participating in the Let’s Move! program.
Posted inThat Moment
At Winterfest cookoff, Allison Stailing serves up a super bowl but falls short of defending her title
The reigning champion in South Portland’s annual event tries chowder, a gamble that costs her.