Eight students from the Greater Portland Christian School and their chaperones are on a mission trip to Ecuador, where the magnitude-7.8 quake killed more than 400 people.
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.
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Greater Portland sees big rebound in housing construction
But as building permits climb to pre-recession levels in southern Maine, a shortage of laborers could impede growth.
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Posted inFood, That Moment
Allagash Brewing uncorks its ‘delicious’ tribute to Maine
The Portland brewery sends off its latest year-round beer, Sixteen Counties, made mostly with Maine ingredients. But first, a taste.
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Westbrook official who played many roles to leave city for private sector
While William Baker is credited with attracting investment and helping others, his tenure is clouded by a profane email rant last year.
Posted inMaine, News
Cause of Maine woman’s death in Florida still unknown
A medical examiner is trying to determine the cause of death for Judith Therianos, 52, of Alfred.
Posted inThat Moment
In Scarborough, rare lottery for clam diggers could mean income for a lifetime
Thirteen Scarborough residents put their names in after the holder of one of the town’s 30 commercial shellfish licenses lets it lapse. And the winner may not use the license.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wal-Mart to anchor new Westbrook retail plaza to open in fall of 2017
Developer Jeffrey Gove said other stores, a lake and walking trails are planned for the center across Main Street from Kohl’s.
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Rise of Portland rents may be slowing, but panel warns of continued housing shortage
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion of the housing market, and it draws more than 400 people.
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Gorham project links two hot trends – bowling alley, rental housing
Some residents would welcome but others may object to the five-story building, which would be large for the town center.
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Mild temperatures put Maine’s wild things ahead of schedule
Here’s the good (early lobster season), the bad (more ticks), and the ugly (sudden, fatal cold snaps).