When Peter Morrison found out bystanders had given him CPR after he collapsed while on a bike ride, social media helped him find them.
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.
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Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.
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Of course millennials killed U-pick farms | Column
By caring more about taking photos than buying fruit, the generation has added another casualty to its growing list of victims.
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A July 4 party near a Maine horse farm ignited a fireworks fight
Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.
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Why we’re still watching ‘North Woods Law’ | Column
The reality show hasn’t featured Maine game wardens since 2016 but remains a go-to on streaming services for Mainers of all ages.
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Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
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11 things you’re likely to find in any Maine camp
Whether it’s a rustic cabin with no running water or a lake house with Wi-Fi, any camp you enter is bound to have these essential items.
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School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
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More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
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Maine has a world-ranked mini golfer. Here are his favorite courses
Kyle Courcy of Lewiston, who placed in the top 16 at the World Adventure Golf Final in May, offers his pro tips.