Nobody is home when the fire starts at 2 Beaver Brook Road, and neighbors help two dogs get out safely.
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 inLife & Culture, Maine, That Moment
‘Eye on the ball’ – a life lesson Maine boy will cherish
For a young boy who lost his coach, mentor and stand-in dad all at the same time, Kory Rolbiecki’s game ball holds a special message.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland apartment building where tenant died passes inspection
The death of Donald Stain, who fell 20 feet from his porch, prompts the city to close off access to the building’s porches, which are deemed unsafe.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook official mocks community members in email rant to mayor
Assistant administrator William Baker apologizes after the blunt message goes public, and the mayor says she’s not planning any discipline.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Westbrook schools settle with former athletic director
Marc Sawyer will receive more than $125,000 under terms of the agreement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, That Moment
Opening day and the batter’s up for loyal seafood fans at Huot’s in Camp Ellis
Diners – and employees – keep coming back for more, year after year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Big bargains precede Goodwill store’s move to Westbrook
The Forest Avenue store in Portland prices all clothing at $1 or less before it shuts down and a larger store opens Thursday in Westbrook.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Portland man charged with wrestling Maine trooper on highway
Andre Hicks faces multiple charges after police say they found illegal drugs and $10,000 in cash during a traffic stop in Gardiner.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Westbrook councilor may be urged to consider resigning for comments about LePage
Monday’s scheduled City Council vote comes in response to Paul Emery’s statement that he wouldn’t mind if the governor went “to see his maker.”
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine hikers caught in Nepal destruction turn to new mission: Helping remote villagers
As a Portland man, his son and others bring supplies to the desperate, relatives back home set up online fundraising to provide more assistance.