Pad Thai is easy to make (and healthy). Who knew? Now you don’t have to wait to go out to a restaurant to eat it.
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 inNation & World, News
NTSB confirms that underwater wreckage found off Bahamas is from El Faro
The cargo ship, with four Mainers among the 33 people aboard, has been missing since Oct. 1.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Catherine McAuley High School says it will sever ties to Catholic Church, not traditions
The all-girls school founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1969 says that ending its Catholic affiliation next year will give its board more local control and ‘open the doors to other girls.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Concerns about grinding prompt Gorham High to cancel school dances
The prevalence of the sexually suggestive dance style has prompted the school to organize alternative activities, which one student says is ‘going to be lame.’
Posted inAnimals, Lifestyle, That Moment
At the Cumberland County Fair, a lesson in something lost, something gained
Natalie Domin, 13, sells her lamb at the 4-H auction, and for the first time buys a ewe to breed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
For dairy farmer in Saco, losing his milk hauler was the last straw
Tim Leary says he knew the day was coming when he would switch to raising vegetables; he just envisioned it differently.
Posted inAnimals, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
Luck and kindness bring lost parrot back to its home in Portland
‘I wish he could tell me what he did,’ says Aimee Kudlak, who’s thrilled that strangers helped her bird return after nearly two weeks away.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Sebago Brewing to build ‘destination brewery’
The company wants to offer tours, tastings and beer-centric food to cater to Maine’s growing beer tourism.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Developer provides glimpse of plans for historic Portland Co. complex near harbor
The limited images include brick facades and a public plaza, but a building prized by preservationists would be removed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Sappi to unveil fish passage plans tonight in Westbrook
The paper company will take public comment before deciding on one of two designs.