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Leslie Bridgers
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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, Local & State
Society Notebook: Olympic footage of Joan Benoit Samuelson gives Freeport eventgoers all the feels
The Maine Historical Society named the record-setting marathon runner this year’s Maine History Maker.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Consider the context, or don’t, in these 2 abstract art shows
See the work of Andrea Sulzer in Woolwich and Strauss Bourque-LaFrance at Dunes in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Sun Shower,’ by Ken Olson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
‘Tuesday’ is a dark flight of fancy
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The personification of death is not the grim reaper, nor a pale horseman, nor an Irish banshee, but a parrot. The parrot – all right, a macaw, if we’re being specific – can hear the voices of the dying and flies in to ease their pain, raising […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Out & About
Big doings this summer at Maine’s smaller theaters
Sure, the larger repertory companies are great, but these community-oriented venues offer intimate settings with grand ambitions.
Posted inDo This, Food, Out & About
What do you look for in a lobster roll? Here are 7 of Maine’s best, for all different reasons
Decide whether you care more about size, scenery or something else, then hit up one of these spots for the state’s iconic sandwich.
Posted inDo This, Food, Out & About
Lagers gain in popularity at Maine’s craft breweries. Here’s where to find them.
Visit lager-exclusive breweries in Portland and Biddeford or check out the fresh takes from Bissell Brothers and Batson River.
Posted inDo This, Out & About
Where to stay and play in Maine’s favorite lake regions
Sebago, Belgrade, Moosehead and Rangeley Lakes are at the center of prime destinations for relaxation and family-friendly fun.
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See a flick at these small-town cinemas for nostalgic summer fun
Independent downtown movie theaters are charming relics of Maine’s past. Help give them a future, too.