Sandi Isgro of Stratton is president of the American Society of Dowsers and recently taught a beginner class on the controversial method for finding water, among other things.
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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Meet the BFFs behind the mobile bookstore for Maine romance fans | Column
Despite a decline in reading for pleasure, two former Barnes & Noble coworkers have found a niche with Novella.
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Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots | Column
The town landed fourth on a list of the country’s most expensive destinations, but you can visit on a budget.
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
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6 things ‘The Paper’ and Portland Press Herald newsrooms have in common | Column
We’re not a bunch of novices like in the new ‘Office’ spinoff, but there are some undeniable similarities between our workplaces.
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New to Maine? Here are some tips for how to fit in | Column
A few dos and don’ts for residents from away who want to assimilate, from someone who knows.
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Are Maine summers losing their magic? | Column
Heat waves, shark sightings, tickborne illnesses and poor air quality have taken the shine off what’s supposed to be our most glorious season.
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How Mainers handle ticks, from tweezers to tape | Column
Experts say there’s only one right way to remove a tick, but what you do with it after is mostly up to you.
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Living alone on an island in Casco Bay, he’s found a whole new world
In recovery, Scott Kern discovered his happy place: a tiny slice of land he calls Planet Sand that he’s doing what he can to protect.
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Is a Maine lobster roll from a gas station any good? | Column
We tried cheaper versions of the state’s signature sandwich from Rusty Lantern, Hannaford and Market Basket to see how they stacked up.