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
June 21, 2021

Indie Film: What it’s like to go to the movies again

Let your comfort level guide you in choosing where and when you return to a theater.
Published
June 21, 2021

Bar Guide: State Lunch could be Maine’s cocktail capital

The Augusta restaurant makes good use of its well stocked and attractive bar.
Published
June 21, 2021

Eat & Run: The Salty Moose elevates food truck fare

The new chef-owned truck sets up at Gneiss Brewing in Limerick on weekends.
Published
June 20, 2021

Society Notebook: Portland chamber recognizes local pandemic leaders

The Imagine Awards were held as a video presentation on June 9.
Published
June 20, 2021

Documentary delves into the divide between Americans’ views of the Civil War

While the film is timely given the current political landscape, it misses some opportunities for deeper examination.
Published
June 20, 2021

Theater review: Couples clash comically in ‘God of Carnage’

The Portland Players production, recommended for mature audiences, runs through June 26.
Published
June 20, 2021

Dawoud Bey, Jasper Johns and ‘Automania’ are among reasons to visit museums this season

The protests of the summer of 2020 triggered a reckoning in the art world that extended in many directions but returned insistently to the question of Black artists’ visibility in American museums and galleries. A year later, the picture is markedly improved. In fact, Black artists are visible as never before: Simone Leigh was chosen […]
Published
June 20, 2021

Art review: Corey Daniels has collector’s eye that makes Wells gallery worth revisiting

There’s no specific show up at Corey Daniels Gallery, but there’s always plenty to see.
Published
June 14, 2021

Tap Lines: Missing the parade? Celebrate Pride at a craft brewery instead

Several Maine brewers are showing support for LGBTQ rights with special releases and merchandise.
Published
June 14, 2021

Indie Film: Message about elder issues gets George A. Romero treatment in ‘The Amusement Park’

The lost film premiered on Shudder last week.

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