Buckfield wood turning mill on a roll with White House eggs

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
April 15, 2017

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.
Published
January 25, 2017

‘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.
Published
January 12, 2017

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.
Published
December 15, 2016

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.
Published
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.