Lucas McNelly has already proven that hard work and know-how can compensate, somewhat, for a lack of financing.
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.
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In pairing beer with lobster, all roads lead to Allagash White (with some refreshing stops along the way)
Maine Beer Co.’s Peeper and Oxbow’s Farmhouse Ale are among other local brews that make a good match for the state crustacean.
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Tap Lines: New Mast Landing location adds to Freeport brewery archipelago
It’s not a walkable cluster, but the town has become a destination for beer lovers.
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Bar Guide: Check the weather before heading to The Chart Room
Sitting outside at the pub at the Black Point Inn in Scarborough is optimal.
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Indie Film: Lydia Lunch channels pain into punk in ‘The War Is Never Over’
The documentary tells the musician’s brutal backstory and ongoing mission.
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Tap Lines: The yeast among ingredients of favorite Maine beers may be the most important.
At Allagash and Maine Beer Co., those distinctive flavors are dependent on particular strains.
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Indie Film: Movie theaters take back rightful place in Maine International Film Festival
The weeklong Waterville-based event runs through Sunday.
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Art review: Bowdoin museum reopens with two exhibits that connect different times and places
The Brunswick college art museum reopened to the public on July 1.
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Indie Film: Portland’s Longfellow Books a stop on filmed tour of indie bookstores
‘The Bookstour’ visits 50 brick-and-mortar retail havens for bibliophiles in a bid to raise awareness about the importance of supporting them.
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Bar Guide: State Lunch could be Maine’s cocktail capital
The Augusta restaurant makes good use of its well stocked and attractive bar.