Maine brewers make versions of the bear of a beer that represent the style’s range.
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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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.
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Maine Gardener: There’s lots to learn about lichen and moss
Two books can help identify different species on your property.
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Dine Out: Mix things up with your meat-and-cheese board, just don’t call it charcuterie
Social, customizable and Instagram-worthy, the shareable platters are all the rage, including in southern Maine.
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Indie Film: Midcoast filmmakers adapt Stephen King’s ‘One for the Road’
Leigh Doran and David Jester are taking advantage of King’s Dollar Baby Program, which allows filmmakers to adapt select short stories for $1.
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Tap Lines: Brothers create craft beer to pair with Indian food
The sons of the owners of Brunswick’s Bombay Mahal, Van and Sumit Sharma, returned to Maine during the pandemic with an idea, and now we have Rupee.
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Indie Film: Film fanatic on your holiday list? Picture these in their stockings
It’s easy to avoid the supply chain challenges with these gifts, from memberships to memorabilia.
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Review: Maine State Ballet delights audience with return of ‘The Nutcracker’
The production is back in person at Merrill Auditorium through Sunday.