Leslie Bridgers

Portland Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
April 11, 2016

Cause of Alfred woman’s death in Florida still unknown

A medical examiner is still trying to determine how Judith Therianos, 52, died.
Published
April 8, 2016

In Scarborough, rare lottery for clam diggers could mean income for a lifetime

Thirteen Scarborough residents put their names in after the holder of one of the town’s 30 commercial shellfish licenses lets it lapse. And the winner may not use the license.
Published
March 31, 2016

Two men charged with selling heroin in Brewer

Police said a New York man was using a Brewer home to sell drugs.
Published
March 31, 2016

Pair charged with making meth in Northport apartment

The man and woman were on probation for previous meth charges.
Published
March 31, 2016

Entangled harbor seal rescued in Southport, recovering in Connecticut

The young seal had an infected wound stemming from fishing line entangled around its neck, and a respiratory infection.
Published
March 31, 2016

Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland

A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
Published
March 21, 2016

Maine Turnpike test swaps out Starbucks for Burger King north of Portland

Officials say a different type of driver travels between Portland and Lewiston, so Burger King is replacing Starbucks at two rest stops during a nine-week project.
Published
March 17, 2016

South Berwick police chief found guilty of baiting deer

The incident, which occurred in the fall, will cost Chief Dana Lajoie $900 in fines.
Published
March 14, 2016

‘Sloppy’ accounting leaves Chebeague Island’s missing funds case unresolved

The town suspects an employee stole funds, but a police investigation ends when there is not enough evidence to figure out what happened.
Published
March 3, 2016

Donald Trump slams rivals as vocal supporters cheer him during Portland rally

The Republican presidential candidate, who is introduced by Gov. Paul LePage, responds to scathing attacks by Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee.