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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Indie Film: Portland actor puts his mask back on for ‘Haunt’
Damian Maffei is somewhat embracing the role of masked killer.
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Classical review: Portland Chamber Music Festival performance proves dedication to its mission
The Hannaford Hall concert Thursday included works by Mozart and Schumann.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Indie Film: Two Maine documentaries show the value of running toward problems
‘When The Chevy Breaks’ and ‘Just One Step’ both screen Thursday, on opposite ends of the Maine coast.
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Bandwagon builds for LGBTQ diversity on children’s TV
From a girl knight-in-training with two dads to a 12-year-old nonbinary protagonist who doesn’t want to grow up, representation is becoming more common.
Posted inLocal & State
Society Notebook: Nonprofits come together for common good
The Maine Association of Nonprofits celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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Netflix is having a long, cruel summer
It’s now more like Starbucks or Twitter – successful but in an eye-rolling way.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Maine Voices Live: Marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette dives into her experiences on the open water
The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook has set several records – and doesn’t plan on stopping.
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Indie Film: A 14-hour film, Maine-made shorts and more at MIFF
The Waterville film festival starts Friday and runs through July 21.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Out & About
Culture Club: Vinegar Hill’s summer lineup is music to your ears
The Arundel venue has tribute shows, as well as comedians and local acts, in its busy summer schedule.