The recovery of the ship’s voyage data recorder would provide information about why it sank.
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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Portland recognized for efforts to combat childhood obesity
The city ranked first among 512 communities participating in the Let’s Move! program.
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‘Growing pains’ on Chebeague Island, Maine’s newest town
Since breaking away from Cumberland in 2007, Chebeague Island has faced challenges – and endured.
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Lowe’s seeks property tax reductions in Maine communities
The retail chain is arguing that assessments are too high, but Portland has denied the request and the Scarborough assessor is unconvinced.
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Congolese activist who found asylum in Yarmouth, Bangor veteran to attend State of the Union
The residents, guests of Maine’s two U.S. House members, are among the Mainers invited.
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For candlepin bowling in Westbrook, a third alley could be the charm
Despite competition and a decline in the sport, Tod Lyter is opening a new alley that he hopes will give candlepin bowling new life.
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Food makers find room to grow in Westbrook
A mushroom grower, a brewer, a chocolatier and others locate in the city west of Portland because it offers all the right ingredients.
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Some Mainers are still wondering … what economic recovery?
While statewide, the poverty rate has leveled off, north and inland, many are struggling to shake off the effects of the recession.
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Rescue workers extricate driver from truck perched on ledge over gorge in Rangeley
The man remains in his vehicle for three hours after veering off Route 4 and partway down the steep, rocky bank of the Sandy River.
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Time Warner announces it will raise prices next year
Notifications to customers of the increases, which vary by service and municipality, began going out this week.