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.

Maine, News

Westbrook names interim police and fire chiefs

by Leslie Bridgers September 17, 2014September 18, 2014

Both are expected to apply for the job of public safety director, held since 2011 by Michael Pardue, who will step down next month.

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Hope Elephants board explains why animals must return to Oklahoma

by Leslie Bridgers September 11, 2014September 11, 2014

The board said Thursday that eventually it would like to bring Rosie and Opal back to Maine.

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Two elephants to leave Maine after tragic death of caregiver

by Leslie Bridgers September 10, 2014September 11, 2014

Tom Laurita says his brother James probably fell in their corral and was killed when 7,500-pound Rosie tried to help him.

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L.L.Bean heir’s foundation gives nearly $1 million to Maine nonprofits

by Leslie Bridgers September 10, 2014September 10, 2014

The John T. Gorman Foundation is awarding grants to 62 organizations in all 16 counties.

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Portland councilors not ready to recommend new rules for anti-abortion protests

by Leslie Bridgers September 9, 2014September 9, 2014

A city attorney recommends that Planned Parenthood seek a court injunction, or that lawmakers sponsor changes to state law to shield patients from anti-abortion protesters.