A Rhode Island man jumps into the water to help him escape, and both are treated for low core temperature at a hospital and released, police say.
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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As his memory fades, a family concert he won’t forget
Musician Paul Farrell loved to play gigs at nursing homes. This year, his family joined him for a show at the facility where he lives.
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Pivotal scenes echo along Westbrook woman’s journey to lose weight
Small weekly goals add up to more than 100 pounds of successes for Ali McCarthy.
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Aiding immigrants helps economy, Portland leaders say
Mayor Michael Brennan holds a news conference to urge lawmakers to continue providing General Assistance to asylum seekers.
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‘It’s a go’ for kidney transplant that began with note on car window
Joshua Dall-Leighton of Windham responded to a plea for a donor from South Portland resident Christine Royles.
Posted inNews
Scarborough home lost to fire
Nobody is home when the fire starts at 2 Beaver Brook Road, and neighbors help two dogs get out safely.
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Westbrook official mocks community members in email rant to mayor
Assistant administrator William Baker apologizes after the blunt message goes public, and the mayor says she’s not planning any discipline.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Maine hikers caught in Nepal destruction turn to new mission: Helping remote villagers
As a Portland man, his son and others bring supplies to the desperate, relatives back home set up online fundraising to provide more assistance.
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Developer proposes 132-unit apartment building on Congress Street
Jonathan Culley of Redfern Properties says Joe’s Super Variety would continue to operate in the first floor of the proposed seven- or eight-story building.
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Embattled Portland landlord ordered to fix apartment building
Gregory Nisbet is ordered to remove locks from individual rooms and make other upgrades at 188 Dartmouth St.