Heads-up No. 1: In the now-accepted Hollywood fashion, “Wicked” turns out to be “Wicked Part 1.” Two hours and 40 minutes of movie gets you only to the end of the hit Broadway musical’s Act 1, and the intermission is scheduled to last until this time next year. Heads-up No. 2: The flying monkeys are […]
Leslie Bridgers
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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A powerful show at MECA&D raises questions about the display of art
‘Objects and Power’ at the Portland art college’s Institute of Contemporary Art explores repatriation, museum curatorial practices and much more.
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I’m thankful for these Maine-made movies and the places that play them
The year was another productive one on Maine’s film scene, and, thankfully, there are still theaters, festivals and people supporting it.
Posted inDo This, Food
Orange Bike honors tradition while breaking new ground with its gluten-free beers
The year-old Portland brewery has already won awards for several of its styles.
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Deep Water: ‘The Photograph,’ by Ralph Stevens
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bestsellers: ‘The Grey Wolf,’ ‘The Message’
The week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Construction industry leaders named Maine business hall of famers
A dinner honoring Ellen Belknap and Peter ‘Andi’ Vigue raised about $300,000 for Junior Achievement of Maine.
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Bummed about the election? These movies might help
Watching Nazi fighters on screen could provide some comfort.
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Bestsellers: ‘The God of the Woods,’ ‘Patriot’
The week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books from Nonesuch Books & More.
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Her voice stronger than ever, Lucinda Williams keeps soul of America alive at the State
The singer brought high spirits and a refreshing setlist to her show Thursday in Portland.