Leslie Bridgers

Press Herald

Leslie Bridgers is the features editor for the Portland Press Herald, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and culture. She spent 10 years as a reporter, half of that time for the Portland Press Herald, covering the western suburbs of Portland, writing feature stories and working on special projects. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left.

Latest

Published
November 28, 2021

Society Notebook: Best Buddies forges new friendships all over Maine

The organization, which pairs people with and without disabilities, has grown from having two Maine chapters in 2019 to 16 and counting.
Published
November 28, 2021

Art review: Frontier fills space with works of Fort Andross artists

The restaurant is currently serving as a gallery featuring 26 artists with studios in the former Brunswick mill.
Published
November 28, 2021

Deep Water: ‘Along the Big Branch – 10 days in,’ by Sandy Stott

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
November 28, 2021

Drama finds the nuanced flavor of class dynamics, family pressure

‘India Sweets and Spices’ has some good laughs and good lessons, although its twists and turns are relatively predictable.
Published
November 24, 2021

Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For

Even as the pandemic continues to test our society and how we relate to one another, we don’t have to look far to find people who, every day, disregard differences to help their fellow humans. Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For have provided housing, clothing, comfort and support to people in their communities – often strangers – with only the satisfaction of making a difference in return. We hope that by sharing their stories, they serve as examples for us all.
Published
November 22, 2021

Bar Guide: Rosemont brings its wine expertise to Thompson’s Point

Expect stark decor and good service at the new wine bar and market.
Published
November 22, 2021

Indie Film: With more live programming, even smaller venues are moving away from virtual screenings

PMA Films, Space and The Apohadion are all showing films in person this week.
Published
November 21, 2021

Best-Sellers: ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land,’ ‘The Book of Hope’

The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback from Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Published
November 21, 2021

Deep Water: ‘Circuitry,’ by W. Kent Olson

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
November 21, 2021

Art review: Photographer Clifford Ross focuses on the force of nature

The Portland Museum of Art exhibition includes images of violent waves and a majestic mountain.

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