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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, Maine, News
Buckfield wood turning mill on a roll with White House eggs
The owner of Wells Wood Turning & Finishing warned the president, by Twitter, that the deadline for making the commemorative Easter eggs was near. Business has been brisk ever since.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘Soups: Quick and Easy Soups for Every Season’ offers recipes ideal for one person
A picture accompanies each soup recipe, all calling for only a handful of ingredients.
Posted inMaine, News
Paranormal investigators say they captured ghostly image in Biddeford City Theater
EVP Paranormal of Maine believes it is the ghost of Eva Gray, said to have died in the theater more than 100 years ago.
Posted inMaine, News
Performance stage, sloping levels, plaza envisioned for Congress Square Park
Designers reveal their conceptual plans for the park and nearby intersection during a forum attended by about 100 people.
Posted inMaine, News
Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.
Posted inMaine, News, That Moment
In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
Posted inMaine, News
Missing thumb drive contains information about Portland jetport employees, pilots
The personal information of 950 people is on the device, which officials don’t believe was stolen.
Posted inMaine, News
Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.