Chris Muse of South Portland believes an undiagnosed medical condition has contributed to his problems.
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 paperโs features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
UMaine System to revise policy on renovating historic buildings
An art gallery upgrade at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus will resume now that university officials have addressed preservationists’ concerns.
Suicides in middle age increasing rapidly; Maine’s rate higher than average
The death of Robin Williams reflects an increasing tendency of older people to take their own lives.
Raymond residents petition to withdraw from RSU 14
New middle school in Windham does not sit well with residents who would see their taxes go up and their kids boarding buses early in the morning.
Solution may be near for Westbrook fender-bender intersection
City Council to vote on traffic-light project proposed by Portland area transportation group.
New Hampshire man charged with kidnapping Abigail Hernandez
Nathaniel Kibby, 34, is accused of confining the teenager who disappeared on Oct. 9 after leaving school for the day.
Scenes cleared from two crashes on I-95 south
The Maine Turnpike Authority reported that a tractor-trailer crashed in Arundel and three cars were involved in a crash in Gray.
South Portland girds for legal battle, praised for precedent on its tar sands ban
Conservation groups and other areas celebrate the city’s stand against the heavy crude, as opponents map out strategies for overturning the new regulation.
Sheriffs searching for escaped inmate who left apology note
Tyler Malmstrom, who was at a re-entry center in Belfast, is not considered dangerous.
Flying minister gives up his wings
After a military career that included combat duty in Iraq, Eric Samuelson plans to spend more time taking care of his family and his growing church.