Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument

Leslie Bridgers Staff Writer

Leslie Bridgers is the editor of MaineToday Magazine and MaineToday.com. 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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August 27, 2016

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.
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August 3, 2016

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.
Published
June 23, 2016

In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen

A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
Published
June 21, 2016

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.
Published
June 20, 2016

Police investigating hostage phone scam

The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.
Published
June 20, 2016

Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit

With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
Published
June 17, 2016

For Mainer, gift of hearing aids sounded just right

For decades, Pat Linhares had struggled with pitch deafness that she could ill afford to correct. Then came an unexpected donation.
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June 14, 2016

Rep. Mark Dion wins Democratic primary for Senate seat in Portland, Westbrook

The former county sheriff defeats Jill Duson and Ann Peoples in the District 28 race.
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June 9, 2016

Catherine McAuley High School reveals new name

The private school will become The Maine Girls’ Academy.
Published
June 8, 2016

Former Westbrook employee embezzled $118,000 in city funds, mayor says

The FBI and Westbrook police alerted the city after becoming aware of suspicious transactions in the employee’s bank accounts, but no charges have been filed.