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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.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education, That Moment
For 5 friends, a long goodbye to college
Bowdoin housemates pack their things and – bit by bit – move on to adulthood.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
National data confirms big jump in Portland rents
The metro area’s increase from May 2014 to May 2015 was the second-biggest in the U.S., according to Zillow, and more than four times the national rate.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Woman injured in Westbrook fire upgraded from critical condition
The woman, in whose apartment the fire started, suffered burns and is being treated in Boston.
Posted inSchools and Education, That Moment
In Yarmouth, music teacher’s 34-year career ends on a high note
Karen Renton’s grand finale proves to be more emotional than she expected.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Aiding immigrants helps economy, Portland leaders say
Mayor Michael Brennan holds a news conference to urge lawmakers to continue providing General Assistance to asylum seekers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cape Elizabeth man walks ancestor’s groundbreaking path
Ray Shevenell completes a 188-mile trek from Quebec to Biddeford, where his great-great-grandfather found work in 1845.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Windham voters to decide on fire station bond
The $1.7 million would be used to buy the building at 33 Main St. and renovate it.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
‘It’s a go’ for kidney transplant that began with note on car window
Joshua Dall-Leighton of Windham responded to a plea for a donor from South Portland resident Christine Royles.
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Biddeford mayor calls for hard evidence from critics of police officials
Backers of those who allege former police officers sexually abused them say they don’t trust officials enough to submit written statements.