A mushroom grower, a brewer, a chocolatier and others locate in the city west of Portland because it offers all the right ingredients.
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
Some Mainers are still wondering … what economic recovery?
While statewide, the poverty rate has leveled off, north and inland, many are struggling to shake off the effects of the recession.
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Posted inThat Moment
In St. Luke’s Christmas pageant, leading role for extraordinary girl
Tess Dolan of Cape Elizabeth, who started out as a sheep, plays Mary in her ninth year in the pageant.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook hires new middle school principal
Laurie Wood currently serves as the principal of Saco Middle School.
Posted inMaine, News
Nearly 1,000 lose power in Scarborough after car hits utility pole
The accident occurred late Friday night on Lincoln Avenue off Route 1, a dispatcher says.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Buxton man, 65, charged with operating meth lab
Police expect to make more arrests as a result of an ongoing investigation.
Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth woman, 82, dies after being struck by a car crossing Portland street
Lee Whittier, who had three sons and seven grandchildren, was exceedingly thoughtful and was fond of Christmas, her family says.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook police to be trained to administer anti-overdose drug
There have been 121 overdoses in the city this year, and leaders join at a news conference to announce initiatives.
Posted inMaine, News
Rescue workers extricate driver from truck perched on ledge over gorge in Rangeley
The man remains in his vehicle for three hours after veering off Route 4 and partway down the steep, rocky bank of the Sandy River.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Rarely seen white goose causing a flap in Westbrook
A Ross’s goose that lost its way is feeding with a flock of Canada geese on Stroudwater Street.