Jon Jacques has previously set ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Sweet Caroline’ to pi-themed lyrics.
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 inBusiness, Maine, News
Gasoline prices jump toward $2 a gallon in Maine, but trend seen as temporary
The average price per gallon is now $1.91 in Maine, slightly below the national average.
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Posted inMaine, News
‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved
The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook rooming house to close, forcing tenants into tough market
The Villa’s 16 residents were notified Friday that they would have until April 5 to leave the facility.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland council to vote on new inspections office, higher permit costs
An increase in the cost of building permits would fund an office that would streamline the permitting process.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Trump to campaign in Portland on Thursday, 2 days before Maine’s Republican caucuses
The presidential front-runner plans to hold an event at the Westin Harborview, according to his website.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders wows crowd in push to win Maine Democratic caucuses
His revolutionary message resonates with fans who pack Portland’s State Theatre as he urges a big turnout around the state on Sunday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Meth lab discovered in garage in Raymond, man arrested
Police say a sheriff’s deputy discovered the lab while checking on a probation violation of an employee.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Kidney donor and recipient recovering after transplant surgery
The operations reportedly went well, and Linda Deming of Pownal is looking forward to eating bananas and baked potatoes again.
Posted inThat Moment
Boy born Feb. 29 makes the most of first real birthday in 1,461 days
Duncan Blanchard, 8 – or some say 2 – parties with classmates on his extra-special occasion.