Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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.
Drama finds the nuanced flavor of class dynamics, family pressure
‘India Sweets and Spices’ has some good laughs and good lessons, although its twists and turns are relatively predictable.
Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For
Even as the pandemic continues to test our society and how we relate to one another, we don’t have to look far to find people who, every day, disregard differences to help their fellow humans. Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For have provided housing, clothing, comfort and support to people in their communities – often strangers – with only the satisfaction of making a difference in return. We hope that by sharing their stories, they serve as examples for us all.
Bar Guide: Rosemont brings its wine expertise to Thompson’s Point
Expect stark decor and good service at the new wine bar and market.
Indie Film: With more live programming, even smaller venues are moving away from virtual screenings
PMA Films, Space and The Apohadion are all showing films in person this week.
Best-Sellers: ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land,’ ‘The Book of Hope’
The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback from Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Deep Water: ‘Circuitry,’ by W. Kent Olson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Art review: Photographer Clifford Ross focuses on the force of nature
The Portland Museum of Art exhibition includes images of violent waves and a majestic mountain.
Will Smith serves an old-school star turn
It’s not perfect, but ‘King Richard’ is the kind of family-friendly film that audiences crave.
Holiday TV brings new movies, specials – and Charlie Brown
There’s no supply-chain shortage when it comes to holiday movies and TV specials