Missing thumb drive contains information about Portland jetport employees, pilots

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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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.
Published
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.
Published
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.
Published
June 7, 2016

Concerns raised about impact of huge Westbrook housing project

Expanding Blue Spruce Farm to nearly 500 units would squeeze schools and add traffic, critics tell the Planning Board.
Published
June 7, 2016

Westbrook High principal is latest leader to leave district

Principal Jon Ross will take over the Acton School Department, as Superintendent Marc Gousse leaves for Mount Desert Island district.
Published
June 6, 2016

Developer wants to expand Westbrook project to nearly 500 housing units

Blue Spruce Farms, which began as 189 homes and apartments, would be among the largest residential developments in a region suffering from a housing shortage.