The Maine Association of Nonprofits celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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.
Deep Water: ‘Pharmaceutical,’ by Michelle Menting
Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Netflix is having a long, cruel summer
Netflix reported its first decline in U.S. subscribers since its 2011 attempt to spin off separate streaming and DVD services.
Art review: Find an encouraging art scene in Belfast’s varied venues
A restaurant, a frame shop and a former elementary school all have exhibits on display.
Dance review: Doug Varone returns to Bates festival with message of hope at time of uncertainty
The large group sections of his work are the most impressive.
Theater review: Hackmatack’s ‘Mamma Mia’ a rambunctious romp back to the ’70s
ABBA clones and a talented cast sparkle in this fun, frothy throwback.
Review: Opera Maine makes wise choices with ‘The Magic Flute’
A new production for the 25-year-old company, the opera was well cast and appropriately adjusted for modern times.
Maine Voices Live: Marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette dives into her experiences on the open water
The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook has set several records – and doesn’t plan on stopping.
Classical review: Quartets highlight composers’ earliest works
The Bowdoin International Music Festival featured the Ying and Jupiter String quartets at its Monday concert.
Indie Film: New midcoast film festival will screen stories from real life
The first MidCoast Film Fest is this weekend at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.