Wearing his signature mischievous grin, Norm Macdonald tells Conan O’Brien the joke. The setup is simple: A moth walks into a podiatrist’s office. The journey is anything but. As O’Brien looks increasingly ready to rip his red hair out by the handful, Macdonald’s moth tells of his boss, “Gregory Olinivich,” “who knows he has power […]
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.
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Movie review: Ken Burns boils down the authentic story of Muhammad Ali
The New Hampshire documentarian’s latest series begins airing Sunday on PBS.
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Deep Water: ‘Hedge,’ by Carl Little
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: Après a fun, flavorful addition to East Bayside
The hard seltzer and cider bar has a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Head to Camden or your couch for a festival of nonfiction films
The Camden International Film Festival is back in person, in an impressive way, but its offerings are available online as well.
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Music and motion add to appeal of ‘Mystic Pizza,’ in its world premiere at Ogunquit
Ogunquit Playhouse draws a talented cast for an entertaining show.
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Best-sellers: ‘The Madness of Crowds,’ ‘I Alone Can Fix It’
The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Land trust celebrates collaborative conservation
The Royal River Conservation Trust raised $12,000 for its efforts at a gathering Aug. 19.
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Deep Water: ‘The Fog Warning,’ by David Moreau
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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‘Jersey Boys’ a fun, tune-filled ride through pop music history
The Maine State Music Theatre production runs through Sept. 19 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.