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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.
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Munjoy Hill’s Ramen Suzukiya closes after owner’s death
The East End ramen shop opened in 2015.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Maine breweries join Sierra Nevada in wildfire relief
They are among more than 1,000 breweries making Resilience IPA and donating the profits.
Posted inLife & Culture
Mayo Street Arts awarded $10,000 for mission to make arts accessible
The Portland venue will put the money toward a fundraising effort to build a wheelchair ramp.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
MaineToday’s Aimsel Ponti receives music community leader award
The Maine Academy of Modern Music gave out six Rock Stars in Our Communities awards at a ceremony Thursday.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘A Soup A Day’ covers the whole year, but will come especially in handy now
The recipes are global and offer smart, simple tricks that’ll make the home cook look highly skilled.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine author Elizabeth Strout named New York Public Library Lion
The part-time Brunswick resident was among the five recipients of the honor given to cultural icons this year.
Posted inFood & Dining
Cookbook review: Ramp up any and all meals with ‘Just Add Sauce’
The America’s Test Kitchen cookbook covers everything from dressings to glazes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Austin Street Brewery to open East Bayside location
The brewery on Industrial Way plans to have a larger tasting room and outdoor area at its second location.