The Route 1 Bypass bridge between Kittery and Portsmouth could reopen Friday, but the timetable is uncertain.
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.
USM to give $1.3 million to new students
Students must be in the top 30 percent of their high school class and meet other eligibility requirements.
Georgia company bids to buy closed Biddeford bakery
Hostess Brands’ idle bakery in Biddeford could soon have a new owner.
Feds move to improve safety rules for ground beef
A recall of contaminated ground beef sold at Hannaford stores in 2011 revealed gaps in the food safety system.
Police: Threat to Maine schools ‘baseless’
They only found evidence of baseless rumors, they say, but some districts are still enhancing their officer presence Friday.
Wounded Maine soldier makes it home for holidays
After 18 surgeries at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, Army Sgt. Helaina Lake finally arrives in Livermore Falls on Tuesday.
Top Maine offices in play with new Democratic majorities
The Democrats will elect a state treasurer, secretary of state and attorney general Dec. 5.
Gorham incident used against Maine same-sex marriage effort
But supporters say an inappropriate discussion at Gorham Middle School has nothing to do with marriage.
Maine confirms first-ever case of West Nile Virus
The Cumberland County man is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a disease now in 48 states.
Cynthia Dill, Democrat: Amid obstacles, time taken to serve needy
Dill challenges the idea that she’s a spoiler, then breaks from campaigning to make lunch for her kids.