This version of a favorite comfort food makes for a festive meal year round.
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, Review
From Marsden Hartley to the women of Monhegan, 7 must-see art shows in Maine this summer
Lynne Drexler, Eastman Johnson and Jeremy Frey are among the other notable Maine artists whose work will be on display.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review
A predictable story is buoyed by spirited performances in ‘Waitress’
With warm hand pies for sale in the lobby and display cases full of full-size pies at each side of the stage, it’s not too much of a challenge to figure out a central element of “Waitress,” the season-opening show at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Based on a 2007 film written by Adrienne Shelly, the musical […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Biddeford Fire Lieutenant Tim Sevigny cracks a few jokes before comedy competition
He’s competing for the title of New England’s Funniest Firefighter this week in Boston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Former Videoport clerk’s ‘Alien Absolution’ is a meticulously made fan film
Bath filmmaker Christian Matzke’s attention to detail is a reflection of his love of the ‘Alien’ franchise.
Posted inDo This, Food
Maine breweries are putting out fewer bocks, so we crossed the border
In addition to beers from Belleflower and Tributary, try a Foeder-lagered bock from Schilling in New Hampshire.
Posted inDo This
Headed to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens? Here’s what else to check out in Boothbay
Get an on-theme beer, play a round of mini golf or take a hike.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Portland chamber celebrates women who empower, inspire and unite
The first WE Rock awards reception was held in April.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: Anthony Cudahy’s solo show encourages both dissection and delight
Imbued with endless subtleties, ‘Spinneret’ is on brilliant display through July 21 at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
Posted inRestaurant reviews
In the lobby of a Portland hotel, Salt Yard Cafe shouldn’t be overlooked
The Canopy’s rooftop bar has attracted attention, but the New American menu and Maine-inspired cocktails at the ground-floor restaurant deserve more.