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
March 30, 2020

Indie Film: Binge local with these Maine-made movies, streaming now

Five films that feature the Pine Tree Street are currently available on major streaming services.
Published
March 29, 2020

The ultimate guide to your ‘Star Wars’ binge

Revisiting the finer moments of this far away galaxy with a good stream or two doesn’t seem like the worst idea.
Published
March 29, 2020

How dancers cope when they can’t dance: They improvise

Performers and instructors are finding creative ways to stay prepared while practicing social distancing.
Published
March 29, 2020

Prentice Penny puts a fresh spin on wine films in ‘Uncorked’

‘Insecure’ showrunner Prentice Penny was supposed to premiere his directorial debut, ‘Uncorked,’ at the SXSW Film Festival, but unlike many others he had a guaranteed release on Netflix even after the festival was canceled.
Published
March 29, 2020

Deep Water: ‘Melting,’ by Doug Woody Woodsum

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
March 29, 2020

Art review: Maine’s digital galleries worth surfing

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art leads the way with a digital-only exhibit.
Published
March 25, 2020

Photo gallery: Mainers keeping busy in isolation

From dressing up with nowhere to go to hiking, cooking, playing games and just hanging out, here’s how Mainers are keeping busy while keeping their distance. Send your photos to lbridgers@pressherald.com.
Published
March 24, 2020

Get your museum fix here: Six Google art discoveries for your coronavirus quarantine

Google Arts & Culture can get you up close and personal with your favorite works.
Published
March 23, 2020

Indie Film: Nothing left to watch? Try these lesser-known streaming services

These cheap options are worth checking out, quarantine or not.
Published
March 23, 2020

Bar Guide: Have a Hurricane at home

Bar Guide writer Angie Bryan heeds social distancing and reviews the bar at her house.

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