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.

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Published
September 26, 2021

Deep Water: ‘The Absence Paternal,’ by Samaa Abdurraqib

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
September 26, 2021

Best-Sellers: ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’

The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Published
September 26, 2021

Society Notebook: York philanthropist’s travels inspire fiesta-themed fundraiser

The summer party raised $14,000 for the Old York Historical Society.
Published
September 26, 2021

Art review: Corey Daniels carves out room for two shows at Wells gallery

One is packed from floor to ceiling, the other a pairing of sublime stillness and abstract energy.
Published
September 26, 2021

In ‘The Wonder Years’ and ‘Our Kind of People,’ Black characters grapple with their history

In turbulent times, some people instinctively sense in their bones that they’re living through history. Others – often children – realize it by observing history’s effects on those around them. Taking up the perspective of the latter was the key ingredient of the original “Wonder Years,” which ran from 1988 to 1993. Starring Fred Savage […]
Published
September 20, 2021

Indie Film: TV news editor knows – and shows – the horror of information overload

Portland filmmaker Caulin Morrison draws on personal experience for forthcoming ‘Imbalance.’
Published
September 20, 2021

Tap Lines: Oktoberfest beers make change of seasons easier to swallow

Bissell Brothers’ Festbier joins the offerings from Maine breweries.
Published
September 19, 2021

Q&A with Ken Burns on making ‘Muhammad Ali’

The documentary filmmaker talks about his latest subject, the editing process and his wordless conversation with ‘The Greatest.’
Published
September 19, 2021

Art review: Bates displays nature art left by late professor

The art museum is closed to the public, but ‘Carl Benton Straub: His Enduring Legacy’ is available to view digitally.
Published
September 19, 2021

Best-Sellers: ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You,’ ‘The Isolation Artist’

The current top 10 bestselling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Longfellow Books in Portland.

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