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.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Officer’s reprimand for alleged abuse sheds light on Gorham police issues

by Leslie Bridgers April 1, 2015April 1, 2015

The union says officers want the department to follow its own rules, after the interim chief’s brother faced an abuse allegation last summer.

Local & State

Report on Gorham Police Department cites low morale, ‘domestic violence issues’

by Leslie Bridgers March 30, 2015March 31, 2015

Town officials and the recently retired police chief have not commented on the findings of the human relations firm that Gorham hired to do the report.

Local & State, News, Sports

With pros bowling, pressure on, the goal is pinsetting perfection

by Leslie Bridgers March 30, 2015March 30, 2015

Bayside Bowl chief mechanic Zack Kane felt fully prepared for the first PBA Tour stop in Maine, but still had to endure a nervous four days of competition.

Life & Culture, Schools and Education

Future destination solidifies for college-bound senior from Westbrook

by Leslie Bridgers March 27, 2015March 27, 2015

Honors student Gabriella Latini got into six schools and favored one. But her top choice kept her hanging until …

Business, Local & State, News

Don’s Lunch sold to former customer, will stay in Westbrook

by Leslie Bridgers March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

The new owner of the iconic food truck plans to renovate it before firing up the grill again, says one of the sellers.

Local & State, News

Windham hires new police chief

by Leslie Bridgers March 25, 2015March 26, 2015

Bridgton chief Kevin Schofield will replace Richard Lewsen.

Local & State, News

Don’s Lunch food truck for sale, and getting bites

by Leslie Bridgers March 23, 2015March 24, 2015

Fans hope the piece of Westbrook history is sold and the kitchen-in-a-van returns to churning out burgers soon.

Local & State, News

Portland landlord passes second inspection after court order

by Leslie Bridgers March 17, 2015May 10, 2018

Gregory Nisbet, owner of the apartment building on Noyes Street where six died in a November fire, has complied with a court order for his Dartmouth Street building.