Family-friendly fun in southern Maine, from outdoor activities to arts and crafts.
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.
Posted inFood & Dining, Out & About
Upgrade hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows
This DIY project is a perfect way to spend a snow day.
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Posted inOut & About, Uncategorized
Take A Hike: Pineland Farms is a hub of outdoor winter sports
From cross-country skiing trails to a sledding hill, there’s hardly any seasonal activity you can’t do on its New Gloucester grounds.
Posted inOut & About
Made in Maine: See candies crafted by hand at Haven’s
The Westbrook-based chocolatier, founded in 1915, is Maine’s oldest.
Posted inFood & Dining
To heighten wine’s flavors, you need the right glass. But you only need one
A few basic criteria are listed for those seeking an all-purpose glass.
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How to make naan at home, plus recipes for using it
Simple naan is the breakout star in our global food embrace.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
In Portland, next week is all about brews
Portland Beer Week starts Sunday with tap takeovers, competitions, storytelling and more.
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Tap Lines: Try Maine’s newest breweries all at once
Happening Sunday at Bayside Bowl, Freshman Orientation features beers from 14 breweries in a speed-dating format.
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Bar Guide: For cocktails with your cocktail sauce, Ken’s is the place
The cozy bar corner makes this Pine Point seafood shack stand out from the rest.
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Got a haul of apples for fall? Here’s what to do with them
It’s that time of year again, when fresh apples are piled high at farmers markets.