In court documents, Carine Mbizi details 5 days of abuse at the hands of a Democratic Republic of Congo general and his guards.
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.
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Why Timothy Simons is my favorite Hollywood Mainer | Column
The actor from Readfield, who is giving the UMaine commencement address this weekend, hasn’t gotten too big for his home state.
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Squeeze in these seasonal activities before the tourists get here | Column
In the month before Memorial Day, many of Maine’s summer destinations are ready and waiting.
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Maine businesses are cashing in on Hearts of Pine fever | Column
Companies, brands and institutions of all kinds are attaching themselves to the uber-popular Portland soccer team. Makes sense to me.
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I traded my car for the Metro bus in Portland. Here’s how it went. | Column
Although I’m now more likely to use Greater Portland’s public transportation system, I won’t be giving up my Subaru.
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More Mainers are learning to play mahjong, many from Melanie | Column
Hoping to play more while she’s here, a part-time Peaks Island resident started teaching the game. People want in.
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8 chill ways to spend 4/20 in southern Maine | Column
With the cannabis holiday coming up, here are some compatible activities to consider.
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Maine’s plain license plate has gained a following | Column
One in 8 drivers have opted out of the new pine tree design.
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Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
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Those cute bunnies you’re seeing around Portland? They’re a problem | Column
The non-native rabbits that have shown up around the city pose a threat to the rebound of the endangered New England cottontails.