Alison Hudson, 28, of Southwest Harbor; Portland photographer Doug Bruns and his son; and Anjana Rajbhandary, 31, who worked for Catholic Charities Maine, were in the Himalayan country when the massive quake struck.
Leslie Bridgers
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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 inCookbook Reviews, Food
Cookbook review: ‘Itsu: The Cookbook,’ by Julian Metcalfe
Easy Chicken Pho recipe really is quick and delicious.
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For 6-year-old, South Portland’s Father-Daughter Dance a long-awaited occasion
The event gives Officer Scott Corbett some rare one-on-one time with his daughter, and gives Nia Corbett a reason to get her hair curled.
Posted inMaine, News
Gorham councilor says unhappy police officers should find new jobs
Matthew Robinson reacts to a report on low morale in the town’s police force.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Officer’s reprimand for alleged abuse sheds light on Gorham police issues
The union says officers want the department to follow its own rules, after the interim chief’s brother faced an abuse allegation last summer.
Posted inMaine
Report on Gorham Police Department cites low morale, ‘domestic violence issues’
Town officials and the recently retired police chief have not commented on the findings of the human relations firm that Gorham hired to do the report.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
With pros bowling, pressure on, the goal is pinsetting perfection
Bayside Bowl chief mechanic Zack Kane felt fully prepared for the first PBA Tour stop in Maine, but still had to endure a nervous four days of competition.
Posted inLife & Culture, Schools and Education
Future destination solidifies for college-bound senior from Westbrook
Honors student Gabriella Latini got into six schools and favored one. But her top choice kept her hanging until …
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Don’s Lunch sold to former customer, will stay in Westbrook
The new owner of the iconic food truck plans to renovate it before firing up the grill again, says one of the sellers.
Posted inMaine, News
Windham hires new police chief
Bridgton chief Kevin Schofield will replace Richard Lewsen.