A Shot in the Dark raised $23,000 for programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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.
These vegetarian dumplings show just how good canned mushrooms can be
Grabbing a bag of dumplings from the freezer is a routine that many people – our staff included – turn to regularly to feed ourselves in a pinch. While their convenience is unparalleled, the almost meditative process of filling and folding homemade dumplings yourself can be a much needed respite at the end of the […]
Apple pie parfaits reinvent the iconic dessert in a lighter, unfussy way
When I am asked the would-you-rather question “cake or pie?” I am pie all the way, no hesitation. But as much as I love a freshly baked, double-crust apple pie, most days of the week I want a dessert that’s lighter, healthier and easier to make. These dessert cups answer that call scrumptiously. They center […]
Art review: Joe Mama-Nitzberg speaks to a specific time in queer culture
‘Classes in Optical Art’ is on view at Grant Wahlquist Gallery through Oct. 16.
‘Many Saints of Newark’ review: Tony Soprano meets Newark unrest in ‘67, in a movie that’s both prequel and a story of its own
“I try to be good,” says Tony Soprano, Catholic high school slacker, numbers-racket enthusiast and future mob boss in “The Many Saints of Newark.” Does he mean it? How hard is he trying? Does anyone in his world, his family, his middle-class gangster society, see much value beyond appearances in trying? These questions, among many, […]
Concert review: After break from in-person performances, Portland String Quartet returns, ready to play
The foursome took the stage at the new home of the Portland Conservatory of Music.
Indie Film: Apohadion’s film fanatic brings experimental taste to Space
Greg Jamie is putting his unconventional stamp on the Portland film scene.
Bar Guide: There’s plenty to do at Mill Towne Tavern, including just relax
The casual Sanford bar has a cocktail menu with a tiki bent and tons of activities, from cornhole to karaoke.
Deep Water: ‘The Absence Paternal,’ by Samaa Abdurraqib
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Best-Sellers: ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’
The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.