Hoping to play more while she’s here, a part-time Peaks Island resident started teaching the game. People want in.
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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Maine’s plain license plate has gained a following | Column
One in 8 drivers have opted out of the new pine tree design.
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Sugarloaf might want to rethink Reggae Fest | Column
If the ski mountain’s annual spring event is more about partying than appreciating the music genre, it’s time for a rebrand.
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How to make the most of Maine’s worst time of year | Column
Mud season is hardly magical, but there are some upsides.
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Can we put our snow shovels away now? | Column
The last snowfall in Portland is usually at the end of March. Usually.
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Chuck Norris could have made it onto the Maine state flag. What about now? | Column
A flag featuring the action star could have united voters. It’s a shame the powers that be stood in his way.
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Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
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What do you do for fun in the lull between winter and spring?
We want to know how you pass the time when snow has melted, but there’s still a chill in the air.
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What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?
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Maine’s must-visit places (plus 1 you can skip), from someone who knows
In-state travel recommendations from the Cape Elizabeth man who’s literally been everywhere.