The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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.
Art review: Indigo Arts residents put on community-minded multimedia exhibition
Work by the three artists is on display at Maine College of Art & Design’s Institute of Contemporary Art.
Deep Water: ‘New Foal,’ by Alice Persons
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
5 lessons from Obama’s national parks show on Netflix
“Our Great National Parks” shows, among other lessons, that nature can bounce back if given a chance.
Bar Guide: Steal away to Bowdoinham for a pint at Three Robbers Pub
The cozy, neighborhood bar is popular with locals and welcoming to others.
Society Notebook: Film screening celebrates two Lewiston residents’ French connection
Hosted by Alliance Francaise du Maine, the event featured the stars of a documentary about two Mainers with different backgrounds but a shared language.
Best-Sellers: ‘A Sunlit Weapon,’ ‘Atomic Habits’
The top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Art review: Take a tour of photographer Jona Frank’s childhood in ‘Model Home’
The immersive four-room installation is up at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art through June 5.
Indie Film: Filmmakers and audiences will continue missing out on Maine’s majesty
Legislators are again passing on tax incentives that would help put Maine’s film industry to work and give moviegoers a more accurate impression of our state.
Tap Lines: Hold your own beer dinner with these tips from the pros
Building intensity, cutting through flavors and adding a little whimsy are some guiding principles for pairing beers with food.