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
May 30, 2021

Theater review: At Portland Stage, the audience decides ‘Where We Stand’

Tracey Conyer Lee plays the Man, an outsider trying to gain the trust of the community.
Published
May 24, 2021

Bar Guide: Rigby Yard transitions from coffee to cocktails on weekends

The train-themed restaurant, bar, coffeeshop and work space is a welcome addition to Portland’s Wharf Street.
Published
May 24, 2021

Indie Film: After many hurdles, ‘In the Moon’s Shadow’ in home stretch

The film, starring Mainer Debra Lord Cooke, will hit theaters in October.
Published
May 23, 2021

Deep Water: ‘Bluebells,’ by Myronn Hardy

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
May 23, 2021

Bach festivals are back with in-person performances

The Portland Bach Experience and Bach Virtuosi Festival have set their schedules for the summer.
Published
May 23, 2021

Concert review: Celebration of the blues a powerful end to PSO’s digital season

Nothin’ But the Blues is streaming through June 11.
Published
May 23, 2021

Art review: Skowhegan school’s influence, adventurousness on display

The Maine Jewish Museum shows works in many media by the art school’s alumni.
Published
May 17, 2021

Indie Film: State motto takes on terrifying meaning in horror short ‘Dirigo’

Skowhegan native and Portland resident Noah Bessey’s film was selected to represent Maine in The United States of Horror anthology.
Published
May 17, 2021

Run & Eat: If you spot Lucky Lou’s at lunchtime, lucky you

But the Greek food truck has great deals worth seeking out too.
Published
May 17, 2021

Tap Lines: Wood-aged ‘clean’ beer styles put new spin on old practice

A sour from Allagash, a pale lager from Goodfire and a new version of Bissell Brothers’ Substance have all spent some quality time in a cask.

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