David Smith, a farmer known for his kindness, is flooded with offers of help as he tries to reopen his heavily damaged cabinet shop in Gorham.
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.
Gorham town councilor charged with drunken driving
The charge against Benjamin Hartwell comes two years after another councilor was arrested on the same charge.
Extreme cold has put spring on hold in Maine
Landscapers, disc-golfers, garden clubs and Little League teams bemoan the delay of warmer weather, as low temperatures break records and a storm threatens more snow.
For incoming USM class, cuts aren’t on the radar
The university appeals to local college-bound scholars for other reasons, including its commutable proximity to home.
Westbrook golf course site of new ‘Tough Mudder’ challenge
The ‘Tough Mudder’ series is bringing its unique endurance competition to Sunset Ridge in late August.
Three Gorham residents charged with sex trafficking
Authorities say they arranged for a teenager to engage in sex acts for money in three counties.
Ex-Maine State Police chief accused of child sex abuse
Others are stunned after the sheriff says Andrew E. Demers admitted he molested a young relative.
Feature obituary: Tim Salce, 63, Broadway crooner, nurturing cook and father
When he wasn’t at work, he spent as much time as he could with his family.
Scarborough opponents of slot machines hope third time’s no charm
The Senate is set to take up a bill – OK’d by the House – that would pave the way for another Scarborough racino vote.
Town still divided as Maine racetrack seeks slots
As a related bill advances, Scarborough Downs hopes for local voters’ approval after two previous defeats.