Visit the villages of Saco, spend an afternoon in Old Orchard Beach and venture into Kennebunkport.
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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How to spend 36 hours on Rangeley Lake
Enjoy water views from mountaintops, restaurant decks and the seat of your kayak.
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How to spend 48 hours way Down East
Visit the landmarks (including one across the border), explore small towns and take in the dramatic scenery.
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Avoid Maine’s summer crowds by taking the roads less traveled
Steer clear of the crowds and enjoy the spoils of summer at these lesser-known locales.
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Queer-friendly places to visit in Maine, other than Ogunquit | Column
These destinations are known for being welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors.
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Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column
Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?
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How not to look like a tourist in Maine | Column
Five pointers for subtly proving you’re local — or making it seem that way.
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Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
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Hummingbirds’ arrival has Mainers buzzing | Column
Technology has given birders more ways to share their enthusiasm.
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Portland’s Maine-born population has dropped to 40%. Is that a problem? | Column
If the trend of the past five years continues at the same rate, there will be no native Mainers living in the city by 2050. Alarm bells? Not yet.