Leslie Bridgers is the features editor for the Portland Press Herald, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and culture. She spent 10 years as a reporter, half of that time for the Portland Press Herald, covering the western suburbs of Portland, writing feature stories and working on special projects. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2014
Westbrook’s Nelson is Maine’s middle school principal of the year
The Maine Principals’ Association award winner was announced today.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2014
Scarborough High seeks 25th state championship in Academic Decathlon
Eleven teams compete Saturday at Deering High School
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2014
Visitors to Portland Head Light could get better view
The Cape Elizabeth Town Council will vote on a plan to spruce up the area around the landmark lighthouse.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2014
Animal Refuge League plans new $6.5 million Westbrook shelter
The nonprofit is launching a fundraising campaign for the project, which will also include a modern surgical center and outdoor play areas.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2014
Hope House a launching pad for immigrants in Portland
Newcomers from Africa arrive as strangers but live like family in one building as they acclimate to U.S. culture.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2014
Portland ordinance would protect parks, but not Congress Square Plaza
The City Council will vote next week on alternatives to a citizens petition that could negate the sale of the controversial parcel.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2014
UMaine System to charge in-state tuition-rate to all veterans
Nineteen currently enrolled students would benefit from the expanded offer, which reduces the cost of their education in the classroom and online.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2014
Maine prison officials urge shoot-to-kill option for Windham facility
Officials tell lawmakers that a growing number of dangerous prisoners are being housed in the facilty and they pose a higher escape risk.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2014
Two Maine outdoor concert venues proposed. Only one may be approved.
The first waterfront stage built in South Portland or Westbrook will be the only one, an official predicts.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2014
Unleashed dog debate drags on in Scarborough
Councilors agree to accept committee findings but remain at odds over balancing the needs of pets and piping plovers.
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