The building on Forest Avenue also houses the Brea Lu Cafe.
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 inMaine, News
Second deep-sea search planned for evidence from wreckage of El Faro
The recovery of the ship’s voyage data recorder would provide information about why it sank.
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Posted inMaine, News
Starting today, expect more drawbridge openings on Casco Bay Bridge
The increase openings are taking place during a new operator training period that will last through March 5.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Portland recognized for efforts to combat childhood obesity
The city ranked first among 512 communities participating in the Let’s Move! program.
Posted inThat Moment
At Winterfest cookoff, Allison Stailing serves up a super bowl but falls short of defending her title
The reigning champion in South Portland’s annual event tries chowder, a gamble that costs her.
Posted inMaine, News
Sebago starts process to withdraw from school district
Town residents, prompted by the fear that they could lose their local elementary school, decide to move ahead, but will get a final vote on the matter.
Posted inMaine, News
Sebago to take preliminary vote on leaving Lake Region school district
Voters will decide Tuesday whether to initiate the withdrawal process.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Growing pains’ on Chebeague Island, Maine’s newest town
Since breaking away from Cumberland in 2007, Chebeague Island has faced challenges – and endured.
Posted inMaine, News
Lois Snowe-Mello, former state legislator from Poland, dies at 67
Political leaders from Maine remember her as a spirited and dedicated public servant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lowe’s seeks property tax reductions in Maine communities
The retail chain is arguing that assessments are too high, but Portland has denied the request and the Scarborough assessor is unconvinced.