From tucked-away swimming spots to state parks, there’s something for everyone.
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.
Out Late: There’s a lot to take in at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
Dance the night away to nostalgic music – and dress the part, or pay.
Tour the breweries of Greater Portland
Get in on the craft-beer craze.
Pick of the week: July and August events in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
3-6 p.m. July 6, Beers in the Barn Festival, Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, $30-$60, 21-plus. wolfesneck.org. Sample beers (and kombucha and cider) from two dozen breweries featuring ingredients that have been grown, foraged or harvested from the forest, fields and waterways of Maine. Lift your tasting glass at historic Mallett Barn to support […]
Price Points: Have a hamburger at all costs in Greater Portland
Here’s a cheap, moderate and expensive option for the summer classic.
Hit the beach in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
There are options for everyone, from dog owners to surfers.
Bud drinkers can now buy local, as breweries add light lagers to their lineups
The American Light Lager is a popular order at NU Brewing in New Gloucester, for one.
Skip the gorp and dehydrated meals, ‘Hungry Campers Cookbook’ will elevate your camp cooking
But don’t forget the chutney and tea towels.
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.