The movie version of the Broadway show might not be for everyone, but if you’re a fan of musicals, you’ll enjoy it.
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.
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Sear ye! Sear ye! Scallop season is here
For more than one reason, it’s worth shelling out for Maine dayboat scallops.
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8 smart tips for baking better cookies
Just follow these simple rules, and your cookies should come out as planned.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Concert review: Virtual ‘Magic of Christmas’ captures seasonal spirit
The pre-recorded video weaves together performers and guests from different locations.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Healthful meal-in-a-bowl soup steeped in Midwestern practicality
Leftover holiday ham, right off the bone, is particularly welcome in this comfort-food staple.
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Streep and Soderbergh create a pleasant diversion in ‘Let Them All Talk’
The film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Meryl Streep is somewhat charming, though perhaps not a big hit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Gay love stories finally make it into TV Christmas movies
And they’re just as charmingly cliche.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Bryan Cranston returns to TV in ‘Your Honor,’ but this grim tale is easily dismissed
The cast is top-rate, but the result isn’t anything close to ‘Breaking Bad.’
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Art review: Exhibit pairs works of MECA students with established artists
‘Free Fall’ is up at the Sistered art collective in Portland through Dec. 20.
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Dine In Maine: The best fried foods you can get to go
Our restaurant critic rounds up his favorites from Maine eateries in celebration of Hanukkah – and in defiance of his cardiologist.