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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 inBusiness, Local & State
Big bargains precede Goodwill store’s move to Westbrook
The Forest Avenue store in Portland prices all clothing at $1 or less before it shuts down and a larger store opens Thursday in Westbrook.
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Posted inCops & Courts, News
Portland man charged with wrestling Maine trooper on highway
Andre Hicks faces multiple charges after police say they found illegal drugs and $10,000 in cash during a traffic stop in Gardiner.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Westbrook councilor may be urged to consider resigning for comments about LePage
Monday’s scheduled City Council vote comes in response to Paul Emery’s statement that he wouldn’t mind if the governor went “to see his maker.”
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Maine hikers caught in Nepal destruction turn to new mission: Helping remote villagers
As a Portland man, his son and others bring supplies to the desperate, relatives back home set up online fundraising to provide more assistance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bear sightings in Wells prompt warning from police
Residents are advised to take down bird feeders and secure trash.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers, former Portland resident survive Nepal earthquake
Alison Hudson, 28, of Southwest Harbor; Portland photographer Doug Bruns and his son; and Anjana Rajbhandary, 31, who worked for Catholic Charities Maine, were in the Himalayan country when the massive quake struck.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Itsu: The Cookbook,’ by Julian Metcalfe
Easy Chicken Pho recipe really is quick and delicious.
Posted inThat Moment
For 6-year-old, South Portland’s Father-Daughter Dance a long-awaited occasion
The event gives Officer Scott Corbett some rare one-on-one time with his daughter, and gives Nia Corbett a reason to get her hair curled.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gorham councilor says unhappy police officers should find new jobs
Matthew Robinson reacts to a report on low morale in the town’s police force.