It’s a pleasant way to spend an hour and 43 minutes, with some great tunes and lovely snowy landscapes.
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 inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Portland native documents defiant Cuban rockers
‘Los Ultimos Frikis’ tells the story of Zeus, as the thrash metal band marks 30 years.
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Posted inDo This, Food
Tap Lines: There’s a Maine beer to go with all the trimmings at Thanksgiving
These brews pair well with a traditional turkey dinner.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Any vegetable lover could find use for this laid-back vegan cookbook
‘5-Ingredient Vegan’ offers ideas for substituting meat and dairy without getting preachy.
Posted inFood
The ideal wine for Thanksgiving dinner? It’s complicated
The holiday’s ‘explosion of savory and sweet’ makes choosing what to pour a challenge.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘The Crown’ has returned in all its glory
Once again we’re falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Whatever’s Offered,’ by Ellen Goldsmith
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inReview
Art review: Nancy Morgan Barnes’ dense paintings tell complex tales
‘Tall Tales & Short Stories’ is up at Greenhut Galleries in Portland through the end of the month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Scholars mingle at Mitchell Institute gala
The scholarships for Maine students are worth more than the money.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This easy pumpkin tart is spiffy enough for a vegetarian Thanksgiving main course
This crostata delivers layers of flavor, too, thanks to a double-pumpkin filling.