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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.

Local & State

Society Notebook: Nonprofits come together for common good

by Amy Paradysz July 28, 2019July 28, 2019

The Maine Association of Nonprofits celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix is having a long, cruel summer

by Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times July 28, 2019July 28, 2019

It’s now more like Starbucks or Twitter – successful but in an eye-rolling way.

Local & State, Sports

Maine Voices Live: Marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette dives into her experiences on the open water

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook has set several records – and doesn’t plan on stopping.

Arts & Entertainment, Things to Do

Indie Film: A 14-hour film, Maine-made shorts and more at MIFF

by Dennis Perkins July 8, 2019July 12, 2019

The Waterville film festival starts Friday and runs through July 21.

Arts & Entertainment, Out & About

Culture Club: Vinegar Hill’s summer lineup is music to your ears

by Daphne Howland June 30, 2019June 28, 2019

The Arundel venue has tribute shows, as well as comedians and local acts, in its busy summer schedule.

Out & About

Featured event: Kennebunk Heritage & Culture Festival, July 11-14

by Amy Paradysz June 30, 2019July 12, 2019

The inaugural festival will highlight not just maritime history or art history but all types of history of Kennebunk.

Out & About

Featured event: Yarmouth Clam Festival, July 19-21

by Amy Paradysz June 30, 2019July 10, 2019

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 […]