Decode beer lists by learning meaning of the lingo, from IPA to ABV.
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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Theater review: ‘Jersey Boys’ are back and just as good as before
Ogunquit Playhouse starts its season with the same high-energy show that closed its last.
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Learn Maine lingo
Knowing these words will help you get by while traveling the state.
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Out Late: The Front Porch is fun from the first step
The Ogunquit piano bar is a place for all.
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Deep Water: ‘Revel in Filth’ by Maya Williams
Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in southern Maine
Funtown Splashtown 774 Portland Road (Route 1), Saco, (207) 284-5139, funtownusa.com The best of both worlds with amusements for little ones, featuring bumper boats and antique cars, and wilder rides for older kids, including a wooden roller coaster and 220-foot-tall drop tower. On hot days, families can also visit the waterpark. Bring your own lunch and sit at […]
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Made in Maine: See what’s cooking at Fork Food Lab
The Portland incubator allows food startups to share kitchen space and equipment.
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For Fido: Places you can bring your pup in southern Maine
Vacationland beckons visitors with its stunning landscapes and famously craggy coast, its rural ways and hip, relaxed vibe. On top of all that – indeed, part of all that – Maine is a haven for folks who wouldn’t think of going on vacation without their dog, or at least would howl with joy at the […]
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Pick a park – there’s one near you
A guide to state parks in southern and western Maine with camping, hiking, swimming and more.
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Doris Day, a life in 10 songs
Doris Day, who died May 13 at the age of 96, was one of the great voices of the 20th century, though, as with her acting, the apparent ease with which she performed could hide that fact. Day began, still in her teens, as a big band singer before moving inevitably into movies, and she […]