Police said a New York man was using a Brewer home to sell drugs.
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 inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Pair charged with making meth in Northport apartment
The man and woman were on probation for previous meth charges.
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Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Entangled harbor seal rescued in Southport, recovering in Connecticut
The young seal had an infected wound stemming from fishing line entangled around its neck, and a respiratory infection.
Posted inMaine, News
Crash closes Route 4 in Sanford
The road has since reopened after a motor vehicle accident.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland
A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
Posted inMaine, Sports
YMCA swim team in Biddeford upset over ouster of popular head coach
Members hold a protest to call for the rehiring of Zach Gray, whose sudden firing has not been explained publicly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s suburbs looking at ways to provide more housing
Officials from the city and five surrounding communities meet to discuss strategies for meeting the region’s increasing demand.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland
Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Paul’s Food Center in downtown Portland sold, to close in April
The closure of the store on Congress Street will be a loss for residents who have depended on a grocery store with good prices within walking distance.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer
The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.