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 5, 2021

Deep Water: ‘Stacking Wood Prayer,’ by Jo Radner

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
September 5, 2021

To make the perfect BLT, rethink two of the staple ingredients

Watercress can be a good replacement for lettuce, and consider taking the extra time to peel your tomato.
Published
September 5, 2021

Society Notebook: Fundraiser gets eyes – and feet – on Fort Gorges

Organizers hope to make the island fort safe and accessible to allow for more events there.
Published
August 31, 2021

Portland Symphony Orchestra to require vaccination or negative test

Masks will also be required at its performances this fall, starting Oct. 19 at Merrill Auditorium.
Published
August 30, 2021

Q&A with St. Vincent before tour stop at Thompson’s Point

The musician talks about the fate of live music and her new album, ‘Daddy’s Home.’
Published
August 30, 2021

Bar Guide: Crispy Gai got just the guy to stir things up

The Old Port’s new Thai fried chicken joint has a perfectly complementary cocktail menu.
Published
August 30, 2021

Indie Film: Lisbon High grad turns heartache into first film

Actor Alex Cole decided to create his own roles by taking up filmmaking.
Published
August 29, 2021

Art review: ‘Double Trouble’ explores our many selves

The show at the Institute for Contemporary Art in Portland features the work of five artists.
Published
August 29, 2021

Deep Water: ‘Along the Leie, fields full of the memory,’ by Éireann Lorsung

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
August 29, 2021

Best-sellers: ‘Midnight Library,’ ‘I Alone Can Fix It’

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

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