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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 inOut & About
Hit the beach in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
There are options for everyone, from dog owners to surfers.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
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.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
Skip the gorp and dehydrated meals, ‘Hungry Campers Cookbook’ will elevate your camp cooking
But don’t forget the chutney and tea towels.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Hollywood’s sequel factory churns out worrisome duds this summer
Box office results indicate fans are getting pickier about the glut of reboots that studios have force-fed moviegoers for years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle
‘Rocketman’ goes beyond the music to tell Elton John’s full story
The movie covers the pop superstar’s stardom, substance abuse and sexuality in a time when being gay could have torpedoed his career.
Posted inFood & Dining
Longtime Old Port restaurant Walter’s to close
Originally located on Exchange Street, the restaurant moved to 2 Portland Square in 2009.
Posted inOut & About
Learn Maine lingo
Knowing these words will help you get by while traveling the state.
Posted inOut & About
Out Late: The Front Porch is fun from the first step
The Ogunquit piano bar is a place for all.