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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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Indie Film: Rent ‘lighter fare’ from PMA Films
The programmer expects online offerings to expand widely and rapidly.
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Deep Water: ‘The Immigrant,’ by Wesley McNair
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Q&A: His Maine debut postponed, Leon Benn talks painting process and new priorities
The Portland artist is hoping his show, scheduled to be happening now at Grant Wahlquist Gallery, will open in May.
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PBS’ ‘World on Fire’ offers something besides the usual heroics of a World War II story
With the word “heroic” once more in widest possible use, it’s important to remember that desperate times don’t always bring out the best in everybody. On that note, PBS’s “Masterpiece” viewers might march right into “World on Fire,” a sweeping miniseries (premiering Sunday) about several people caught up in the opening salvos of World War […]
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In a time of uncertainty, classical music provides a sense of permanence
From symphony websites to streaming services, there’s a surge of classical content available online.
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‘Sorry We Missed You’ is an unsparing look at the human costs of the gig economy
The movie’s subject matter hits home at a time when so many independent workers are finding it increasingly difficult to make a living.
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Bar Guide: There are many perks to having a virtual happy hour
No flagging down a bartender or splitting the bill, but you do have to do your own dishes.
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Indie Film: Binge local with these Maine-made movies, streaming now
Five films that feature the Pine Tree Street are currently available on major streaming services.
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The ultimate guide to your ‘Star Wars’ binge
Revisiting the finer moments of this far away galaxy with a good stream or two doesn’t seem like the worst idea.