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 31, 2020

Deep Water: ‘Haunted,’ by Suzanne Langlois

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
May 31, 2020

Movie review: Tracee Ellis Ross takes center stage in ‘The High Note’

The film never quite hits one, but it has its moments and offers a bit of summer escapism.
Published
May 25, 2020

Review: Netflix comedy ‘The Lovebirds’ lets Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani shine, but only so much

Watching another couple’s terrifying night out can make for a passably decent night in with “The Lovebirds.” The film was initially going to premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival before a scheduled April theatrical release from Paramount, but then a global pandemic happened and it is now opening worldwide on Netflix. Which is […]
Published
May 25, 2020

Indie Film: Maine-made ‘Blood and Money’ trudges through plot

But the state’s winter scenery shines.
Published
May 25, 2020

Bar Guide: Allen’s Cold Brew puts a smooth twist on the beloved coffee brandy

Mix up a Cold Fashioned or espresso martini with the new style.
Published
May 24, 2020

Nature checklist: See if you can spot these plants, animals and more!

With businesses closed and events canceled, you might have found yourself paying more attention to the natural world around you. Why not turn that passive observation into a fun activity? Catherine Griset, youth programs manager at Maine Audubon in Falmouth, has put together a list of plants, animals and other natural wonders, and where you […]
Published
May 24, 2020

Deep Water: ‘On Tour,’ by Janie Gendron

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
May 24, 2020

Art Q&A: Photographer S.B. Walker determined to show Maine from all angles

The Portland resident’s exhibit at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland was postponed for a year.
Published
May 24, 2020

Review: In ‘Painter and the Thief,’ an unlikely friendship

The documentary ‘The Painter and the Thief’ has a few wrinkles to add to the old Picasso adage that great artists steal.
Published
May 18, 2020

Bar Guide: On the hunt for a new cocktail? Try these wild game-inspired drinks

There’s more to hunting-themed cocktails than a bottle of Wild Turkey.

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