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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Hit the beach in southern Maine

June 30, 2019January 9, 2024

From tucked-away swimming spots to state parks, there’s something for everyone.

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Out Late: There’s a lot to take in at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge

by Angie Bryan June 30, 2019January 9, 2024

Dance the night away to nostalgic music – and dress the part, or pay.

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Rainy day: With two kinds of bowling, you can decide how you roll

by Alexandra Hall June 30, 2019January 9, 2024

Candlepin is a New England tradition worth experiencing, but a resurgence in 10-pin bowling means more modern facilities and food.

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Tour the breweries of Greater Portland

by Emily Duggan June 30, 2019January 9, 2024

Get in on the craft-beer craze.

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Pick of the week: July and August events in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region

June 30, 2019January 9, 2024

3-6 p.m. July 6, Beers in the Barn Festival, Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, $30-$60, 21-plus. wolfesneck.org. Sample beers (and kombucha and cider) from two dozen breweries featuring ingredients that have been grown, foraged or harvested from the forest, fields and waterways of Maine. Lift your tasting glass at historic Mallett Barn to support […]