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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
Panel discussion at Portland library to focus on Maine’s heroin problem
Thursday’s discussion will feature a panel of local experts on the issue and include a question-and-answer session.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Real Estate
Developer wants to convert South Windham mill into rental housing
The Mallison Falls mill project is seen as a potential boost for revitalization of the village.
Posted inMaine, News
Cape Elizabeth panel recommends redesign of transfer station
The committee was formed to explore design options and potential safety improvements after a fatal accident at the transfer station last year.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook to consider making landlords liable for displaced tenants’ costs
The proposed ordinance says the city will bill the property owner for any lodging, deposit and utility costs incurred as a result of tenants being displaced because of code violations.
Posted inThat Moment
At long last, little brother gets his turn on the bus
Five-year-old Nicholas Zaccaria had been watching his sibling do it for years, and when the time came, he didn’t hesitate – much.
Posted inMaine, News
Windham residents to vote on bond for new public works building
The Town Council OKs holding a Nov. 3 referendum on the Windham Center Road project.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal court rules for Westbrook in eviction lawsuit
The suit claimed tenants of an apartment were wrongly issued a criminal trespass order to evict them from their apartment.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Planning Board postpones decision on redevelopment of Portland Co. complex
The developer asks for more time to analyze a building on the site that it wants to demolish.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Some parents question safety of new school bus stops on busy Portland roads
Worried about traffic under a revamped pickup system, some transport their kids themselves and complain to the district, which is planning no changes for now.