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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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Indie Film: Author biopic ‘Shirley’ is pretty serious, and so are Moss’ Oscar chances
PMA Films is renting the movie about the life of Shirley Jackson.
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Bar Guide: Get in the spirit with no-fuss infusions
Making your own flavored alcohol is surprisingly easy.
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Bar Guide: Going out for a drink isn’t exactly what it used to be
Here’s what you should know before getting a cocktail in partially reopened Portland.
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How well do you know Maine’s downtowns?
See if you can name the town or city pictured.
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What you need to know about going to a drive-in movie
Our Indie Film columnist gives a rundown of his experience at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In.
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Bar Guide: Make use of those bottles in the back of your liquor cabinet
Ever wonder what to do with those random liqueurs you’ve amassed? Here’s your answer.
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Bar Guide: Put the ‘ice’ in isolation by moving on from cubes
Different shapes work better for different cocktails, and they aren’t hard to make.
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Bar Guide: Allen’s Cold Brew puts a smooth twist on the beloved coffee brandy
Mix up a Cold Fashioned or espresso martini with the new style.
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Bar Guide: On the hunt for a new cocktail? Try these wild game-inspired drinks
There’s more to hunting-themed cocktails than a bottle of Wild Turkey.