There’s been plenty of tough times, but by spring of 2021 there was a ‘broad sense of optimism,’ according to a new study by UMaine economists and the Maine Brewers’ Guild.
Leslie Bridgers
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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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Local boy goes on an adventure, several of them.
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These breweries are making breaking from booze a lot easier to swallow.
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Bar Guide: Not abstaining this year? Make it a dry Ginuary instead
Local distilleries have a variety of takes on the spirit.
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Eat & Run: Get a farm-to-takeout meal at Turner cafe
Nezinscot Farm serves a menu of breakfast and lunch items made with uber-local ingredients.
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Indie Film: Curated by the community, Railroad Square film series soars
Cinematic Explorations epitomizes the symbiotic relationship an arthouse theater can have with its patrons.
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Tap Lines: Barleywines sit well with sitting around
Maine brewers make versions of the bear of a beer that represent the style’s range.
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Indie Film: Slate of films set for release in 2022 will fill fans with anticipation
Even as the pandemic slogs along, there’s no stopping the independent moviemaking spirit that puts hope in focus.
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Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup in 2021
What a year! We adapted, we quit in droves, we begged for common courtesy, we mourned the loss of an iconic factory. And so much more.
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Definitive Brewing to open tasting room and restaurant at Sunday River
The Portland-based brewery’s third location is set to open the day after Christmas.