Leslie Bridgers is the features editor for the Portland Press Herald, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and culture. She spent 10 years as a reporter, half of that time for the Portland Press Herald, covering the western suburbs of Portland, writing feature stories and working on special projects. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left.
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PublishedApril 15, 2017
Buckfield wood turning mill on a roll with White House eggs
The owner of Wells Wood Turning & Finishing warned the president, by Twitter, that the deadline for making the commemorative Easter eggs was near. Business has been brisk ever since.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
‘Soups: Quick and Easy Soups for Every Season’ offers recipes ideal for one person
A picture accompanies each soup recipe, all calling for only a handful of ingredients.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2017
Paranormal investigators say they captured ghostly image in Biddeford City Theater
EVP Paranormal of Maine believes it is the ghost of Eva Gray, said to have died in the theater more than 100 years ago.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2016
Interior secretary test-drives newest national monument
Sally Jewell experiences ‘the bounty of the Maine woods’ as part of the park service’s 100th year.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2016
Daunting at first, ‘Good Things to Drink with Mr. Lyan and Friends’ offers simple cocktail recipes
With a second look, it offers fast paths to impressive drinks.
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PublishedJune 23, 2016
In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
Southern Maine schools dealing with superintendent deficit
With pressure to improve test scores, constant communication and criticism via social media, many administrators opt to forgo the six-figure salaries that go with being the top school district official.
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PublishedJune 8, 2016
Former Westbrook employee embezzled $118,000 in city funds, mayor says
The FBI and Westbrook police alerted the city after becoming aware of suspicious transactions in the employee’s bank accounts, but no charges have been filed.
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PublishedJune 3, 2016
Maine water district officials rebut report of faulty lead level testing
Portland, Bangor and Lewiston are among 33 cities cited by The Guardian for their methods of testing drinking water.
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