In both good and bad ways, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is exactly what you’d expect. Resourceful plumbers Mario and Luigi look and – depending on whether you thought they’d have an Italian accent or a Brooklyn accent that occasionally slips into pretend Italian – sound just like you’d expect them to. Their adventures 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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Art review: Three shows this spring burst forth with Maine talent
Painterly power infuses this colorful trove from artists at various stages of their careers.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ proves that lightning doesn’t strike twice
With its wisecracking hero and flippant tone, 2019’s “Shazam!” arrived as a bolt of inspiration in the gloomy DC Extended Universe. Unfortunately, the new sequel proves an adage: Lightning doesn’t strike twice. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” dutifully doubles down on everything that made the first film both charming and instantly disposable. But the heart […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Preventing pollution should be top of mind when making yardscaping plans
Supporting native insects is another important consideration.
Posted inGreen plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: For plant-based meats to truly make a difference, they must be locally sourced
Tofu and tempeh made in Maine with soybeans from local farms are the best options for environmental benefit.
Posted inMaine
Society Notebook: Junior Achievement seeks business professionals to connect with kids
The organization held a networking event to build its base of volunteers to help prepare young people for their future.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Book review: In ‘Sugaring Off,’ a traumatized teen finds strength in family and the woods
Maine author Gillian French set the young adult novel in New Hampshire.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
In photos: Artist sets out to re-create scene from Marsden Hartley painting
Vermont painter Eric Aho had planned the community ice-cutting event last year, but the weather conditions weren’t right until last week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
‘Rough Sleepers’ follows a doctor’s relentless efforts to treat homeless patients
The book by part-time Mainer Tracy Kidder weaves scenes from the streets of Boston with the problems that are keeping people there.
Posted inVegan Kitchen
The vegan and vegetarian restaurants that went and came from Maine
While the effects of the pandemic led to some closures in 2022, there was evidence of a growing appetite for plant-based dining out.