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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Bowdoin exhibit has ‘Purposes’
The show, on display into November, is the last put together by the college art museum’s former curator, who left in August.
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Posted inDo This, Food
Tap Lines: Try Maine’s newest breweries all at once
Happening Sunday at Bayside Bowl, Freshman Orientation features beers from 14 breweries in a speed-dating format.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Girl Scouts buck tradition to share mission
The organization ditches its annual gala for a less stuffy event.
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Movie review: ‘Hustlers’ is an instant crime classic
“Hustlers” opens with a long Steadicam shot following new girl Destiny (Constance Wu) as she strolls into her own destiny, winding her way from the warm womb of a strip club dressing room, onto the club floor. With this visual nod, director Lorene Scafaria asserts just what her film is and what it’s about. It’s […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Review, Uncategorized
Movie review: ‘Goldfinch’ doesn’t live up to the book
The movie is too long and too short at the same time, never giving us a chance to learn and care about the leading character.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: For cocktails with your cocktail sauce, Ken’s is the place
The cozy bar corner makes this Pine Point seafood shack stand out from the rest.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: It took a diverse crew to make director’s Damnationland debut
Jill Harrigan made inclusivity a priority in making ‘Laynie Needs A Light.’
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Movie review: ‘Ad Astra’ takes astronaut’s innermost self-exploration out of this world
The film is not without flaw, but for the most part delivers.
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Theater review: ‘Kinky Boots’ at Ogunquit Playhouse a powerhouse of song and dance
The musical features an unusual collaboration between a failing shoe manufacturer and a flamboyant drag queen.