Tracy Neild’s lawyer acknowledges that she may not be able to collect the damages, but ‘we felt it’s important that they don’t get away with 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.
Benjamin Pollard comfortable in the middle
PORTLAND — Benjamin Pollard knows he sometimes sounds like a Republican. That’s why he believes he’s the best Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
Venus to pass sun, but clouds could spoil fun
There aren’t too many people on Earth today who will be around to see Venus pass by the sun again after Tuesday.
Election 2012: Pollard a moderate, idealist
The Yale-educated business owner says those qualities and others would make him an effective U.S. senator.
Pollard: “Nominating me would be a big step in the right direction”
PORTLAND — Benjamin Pollard knows he sometimes sounds like a Republican. That’s why he believes he’s the best Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.
Up in the air with ex-candidate Moody
SOMEWHERE ABOVE GORHAM — Despite all the talking that Shawn Moody had to do while he ran for governor two years ago, he doesn’t recall his penchant for flying ever coming up in conversation.
Shawn Moody enjoys unique view of Maine
SOMEWHERE ABOVE GORHAM — Despite all the talking that Shawn Moody had to do while he ran for governor two years ago, he doesn’t recall his penchant for flying ever coming up in conversation.
Schneider says he’ll resign AG post if he wins Senate primary
Schneider, a Republican, made the announcement at a press conference in Portland this afternoon.
Baby first child to receive Gift of Life medical care in Maine
PORTLAND — Five-month-old Genesis Lluberes arrived in Portland last week with a life expectancy of no more than four years.
It’s up to men to stop domestic violence, LePage says
PORTLAND — It’s up to men to make domestic violence socially unacceptable, Gov. Paul LePage told members of the Cheverus High School football team Wednesday morning.