A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
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 inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland
Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer
The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved
The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Donald Trump slams rivals as vocal supporters cheer him during Portland rally
The Republican presidential candidate, who is introduced by Gov. Paul LePage, responds to scathing attacks by Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee.
Posted inNews, Politics
Bernie Sanders wows crowd in push to win Maine Democratic caucuses
His revolutionary message resonates with fans in a packed State Theatre as he urges a big turnout around the state on Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reports first case of Zika virus infection
A Hancock County resident who traveled to a Zika-affected country is the first person in the state to test positive.
Posted inLifestyle, News, Schools and Education
UMaine student’s photo of lobster at its tiniest wins award as science’s finest
The photo by grad student Jesica Waller takes the people’s choice award for the Vizzies, a competition sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Popular Science magazine.
Posted inNews, Politics
Actress Susan Sarandon stumps for Bernie Sanders in Portland
The Oscar winner and liberal activist spends time in Maine each summer and is appealing to voters less than two weeks before Maine Democrats caucus to choose a presidential candidate.
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E-commerce company Wayfair chooses Maine for new offices, 950 jobs
The Boston-based home furnishings retailer plans to open sales and service centers in Brunswick and Bangor.