The Arundel venue has tribute shows, as well as comedians and local acts, in its busy summer schedule.
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.
Featured event: Kennebunk Heritage & Culture Festival, July 11-14
The inaugural festival will highlight not just maritime history or art history but all types of history of Kennebunk.
Featured event: Yarmouth Clam Festival, July 19-21
The Yarmouth Clam Festival boasts a lot of old-time favorites – a Friday night parade, Saturday night fireworks, carnival rides and games, juried craft and art shows, two stages of musical entertainment, a firefighters’ muster, a clam shucking contest and, at the center of all the festivities, more than a dozen food booths fundraising for […]
Made in Maine: Pepperell Mill Campus is home to all that’s handmade
The former industrial site in Biddeford now houses all sorts of makers selling everything from glassware to dog treats.
History Buff: Fort McClary’s story spans several wars
The Kittery Point landmark is now the site of re-enactments.
History Buff: Wadsworth-Longfellow House gives insight into a poet’s inspiration
He used the home as a base while traveling in Europe and teaching at his alma mater, Bowdoin College.
Get Wet: There are all sorts of ways to get on the water by the Naples Causeway
The attraction on Long Lake is a hub of water-sports rental equipment, food and entertainment.
Rainy Day: With two kinds of bowling, you can decide how you roll
Candlepin is a New England tradition, but new 10-pin lanes have modern amenities.
Take a Hike: Islands in Casco Bay make for a convenient getaway
Make an hour or a day of it, exploring trails on Mackworth, Peaks and Long islands.
Price Points: Have hamburger at all costs in southern Maine
There’s something worth savoring for every price range.