Mad Horse Theatre shows how societal issues at hand in ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ are still relevant.
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.
Eat & Run: Leaf-peep your way to Portage Tap House
The Rangeley pub specializes in wood-fired pizza, craft beer and friendly service.
Indie Film: Lincoln Theater screens films from Pre-Code Hollywood
The Damariscotta theater’s Classic Film Club is showing one scandalous-for-its-time movie every month through March.
Bar Guide: Crowd into Cabana for a Latin vibe at full volume
The tiny space on Middle Street packs in the personality with loud music, tropical decor, creative cocktails and superb snacks.
Art review: Christie Neptune’s work is a window into Guyanese culture
You can appreciate the show at Grant Wahlquist Gallery without the context, but it’s more meaningful with it.
Best-sellers: ‘Lungfish,’ ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Society Notebook: Giving credit to ProsperityME
The financial services nonprofit celebrated its significant growth since last year.
Deep Water: ‘First frost, final bouquet,’ by Anne Cyr
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Wanted: Maine craft beer columnist
Are you an experienced writer who loves local beer? Keep reading.
Theater review: ‘Beautiful’ tells backstory of hits written by Carole King
Ogunquit Playhouse is staging the musical’s regional premiere.