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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 inLocal & State, News
Paranormal investigators say they captured ghostly image in Biddeford City Theater
EVP Paranormal of Maine believes it is the ghost of Eva Gray, said to have died in the theater more than 100 years ago.
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Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.
Posted inLocal & State, News, That Moment
In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
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Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit
With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
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Former Westbrook employee embezzled $118,000 in city funds, mayor says
The FBI and Westbrook police alerted the city after becoming aware of suspicious transactions in the employee’s bank accounts, but no charges have been filed.
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Maine water district officials rebut report of faulty lead level testing
Portland, Bangor and Lewiston are among 33 cities cited by The Guardian for their methods of testing drinking water.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
From sacred space to sport courts: Squash fans have synagogue in their sights
A Portland athletic organization is raising money to buy and remodel the Shaarey Tphiloh temple on Noyes Street.