A Ross’s goose that lost its way is feeding with a flock of Canada geese on Stroudwater Street.
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, Food, News
Union Bagel Co. eyes Westbrook location
The Cumberland Street building would house its wholesale operations and a retail shop.
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Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook buys 30 acres as part of recreation system
The city acquires the land from the Caron family, which sees the deal as a way for them to continue a long legacy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
First-timer’s reaction to cultural phenomenon: Too many fight scenes
Coming in late to the ‘Star Wars’ party makes it hard to approach the first three films with childish imagination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill would exempt sea urchins from federal inspection
U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin of Maine introduce the legislation to reduce delays they say hurt the valuable fishery.
Posted inNews
Time Warner announces it will raise prices next year
Notifications to customers of the increases, which vary by service and municipality, began going out this week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Forum on Portland housing shortage brings calls for more development, protection for tenants
The noontime panel discussion at the Portland Public Library draws a standing-room-only crowd.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Insurance co-op hits ‘the pause button,’ freezes enrollment
Lewiston-based Community Health Options won’t accept new members after Dec. 26, to better control its growth.
Posted inMaine, News
Driver critically injured in crash in Gray
John Watson, 83, was taken to Maine Medical Center after his car and a tractor trailer collided on the Route 26A bypass.
Posted inMaine, News
Attack on Pearl Harbor remembered at Portland service
Monday marked the 74th anniversary of the attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.