He used the home as a base while traveling in Europe and teaching at his alma mater, Bowdoin College.
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
‘Hamilton’ leading box-office surge on the road
The 2018-19 touring season sets records in dollars ($1.6 billion) and attendance (18.5 million).
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Picnic Area, Side of the Road,’ by Jay Franzel
Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Posted inDo This, Out & About
Get Wet: There are all sorts of ways to get on the water by the Naples Causeway
The attraction on Long Lake is a hub of water-sports rental equipment, food and entertainment.
Posted inDo This, Out & About
Rainy Day: With two kinds of bowling, you can decide how you roll
Candlepin is a New England tradition, but new 10-pin lanes have modern amenities.
Posted inDo This, Out & About
Take a Hike: Islands in Casco Bay make for a convenient getaway
Make an hour or a day of it, exploring trails on Mackworth, Peaks and Long islands.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Fort Gorges from all angles at Arta
The Falmouth gallery’s benefit show features 35 works by 18 local artists.
Posted inLocal & State
Society Notebook: The Family Restored paves the road to recovery
The nonprofit raises $60,000 for addiction treatment.
Posted inDo This, Food, Out & About
Price Points: Have hamburger at all costs in southern Maine
There’s something worth savoring for every price range.
Posted inDo This, Food, Out & About
10 steps to a backyard lobster bake
You don’t need access to the beach to create this quintessential Maine summer meal.