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.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment

Is it safe? In the movie theater business, the question is how much to promise older audiences

by Ann Hornaday The Washington Post

In January, Paula Bailey faced a decision. She was eager to see “Flee,” an animated documentary about an Afghan refugee that had been receiving rave reviews and would be nominated for three Oscars. But with the omicron variant of the coronavirus still surging, she had second thoughts. Realizing that the film was available both in […]

Posted inFood

Cheap kitchen tools we use all the time

by Becky Krystal The Washington Post

Doing what I do means my kitchen is stocked with a variety of big-ticket pieces of equipment, whether that be my beloved stand mixer or colorful enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens. But as any cook will tell you, some of the best, most functional tools are the ones that cost a fraction of the price. I […]

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