Leslie Bridgers
Portland Press Herald
Portland, ME, United States
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Past articles by Leslie:
Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup in 2021
What a year! We adapted, we quit in droves, we begged for common courtesy, we mourned the loss of an iconic factory. And so much more. → Read More
The Wrap: Comfort food for Drew Brees, kudos to Hot Suppa and more Cowbell
Plus, a new landlord for Katie Made and an Indigenous Peoples' Day dinner. → Read More
John Travolta’s Islesboro home on market for $5 million
The oceanfront home, which Travolta and his late wife bought in 1991, has 20 bedrooms. → Read More
It’s Miller Time at Sanford man’s 96th birthday
The company presented Ben Simpson with his favorite beer – 96-calorie Miller Lite – in cake form. → Read More
Port City Music Hall has permanently closed
The venue couldn't survive the lack of revenue during the pandemic, according to promoter Lauren Wayne. → Read More
The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island's convenience store and an opportunity to time travel. → Read More
Bath Heritage Days won’t happen this summer
The five-day festival around July 4 is nearly 50 years old. → Read More
Maine Voices Live: John Cariani talks ‘Almost, Maine’ and the real side of rural life
The actor and playwright who grew up in Presque Isle was interviewed by Press Herald arts writer Bob Keyes. → Read More
Munjoy Hill’s Ramen Suzukiya closes after owner’s death
The East End ramen shop opened in 2015. → Read More
Maine breweries join Sierra Nevada in wildfire relief effort
They are among more than 1,000 breweries making Resilience IPA and donating the profits. → Read More
Maine author Elizabeth Strout named New York Public Library Lion
The part-time Brunswick resident was among the five recipients of the honor given to cultural icons this year. → Read More
Austin Street Brewery to open East Bayside location
The brewery on Industrial Way plans to have a larger tasting room and outdoor area at its second location. → Read More
Westbrook’s Pat Gallant-Charette featured with Brooke Shields, other celebrities in swimsuit ad
The 67-year-old open-water swimmer is among five women in the Swimsuits For All campaign. → Read More
Maine-made YouTube ‘Strange Eyes’ series wins indie film award
Created by a professor at College of the Atlantic and filmed on Mount Desert Island, 'The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes' was named best short-form breakthrough series Monday at the Gotham Awards in New York City. → Read More
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. → Read More
In adopting a dog, it’s choosing and being chosen
A Limerick family finds its newest member at an event with animal rescue organizations. → Read More
Police investigating hostage phone scam
The Westbrook police have received reports of a man demanding money to release wives and girlfriends. → Read More
Duson concedes, as Dion leads three-way race for Senate seat in Portland, Westbrook
Former Rep. Ann Peoples of Westbrook is trailing in the race. → Read More
Catherine McAuley announces new name
The private school will become The Maine Girls' Academy. → Read More
Former Westbrook employee embezzled over $100,000 in city funds
The FBI and Westbrook police alerted the city after noticing suspicious transactions in the employee's bank accounts. → Read More