Fire pits, outdoor activities and, of course, the beer make these destination drinking establishments.
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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Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For
Even as the pandemic continues to test our society and how we relate to one another, we don’t have to look far to find people who, every day, disregard differences to help their fellow humans. Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For have provided housing, clothing, comfort and support to people in their communities – often strangers – with only the satisfaction of making a difference in return. We hope that by sharing their stories, they serve as examples for us all.
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Indie Film: Giving thanks to the Maine film community for keeping the lights, and cameras, on
With their perseverance in the face of the pandemic, it would have been really hard to write this column.
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Tap Lines: Get lost in the flavors of Little Whaleboat IPA and help preserve its namesake island
Maine Beer Company is raising money to help Maine Coast Heritage Trust purchase the land in Casco Bay.
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Bar Guide: Join the regulars on a weeknight at Wayside Tavern
The new restaurant in The Francis Hotel is a neighborhood hot spot.
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Tap Lines: Can’t get enough milk stouts? This year, there’s even s’more
New releases from Maine breweries join the perennial favorites.
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Eat & Run: Hurry up and get your hands on this roast beef sandwich
You’ll need plenty of napkins to make it through a meal from George’s North Shore.
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Indie Film: Travel the world from your living room during the Maine Jewish Film Festival
The nine-day, 17-film event – exploring universal themes in an immersive experience – continues in its virtual format, starting Saturday.
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Society Notebook: Maine family-owned businesses recognized for their impact, near and far
The Institute for Family-Owned Business held its annual awards ceremony for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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Bar Guide: On Halloween, spirits of one sort meet spirits of another
Plenty of local spots are offering their creative takes on Zombies and other ghoulishly appropriate cocktails.