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
February 24, 2020

Bar Guide: Find your way to Grand Central Wine Bar

The Gorham venue takes inspiration from New York City, complete with Sinatra-style music.
Published
February 23, 2020

Harrison Ford puts new spin on classic character in ‘The Call of the Wild’

The film’s director, Chris Sanders, applauds the actor for his desire to enhance the story.
Published
February 23, 2020

‘Friends’ is the gift that keeps on giving to WarnerMedia

The television phenomenon’s track record for regenerating its success is one for the history books.
Published
February 23, 2020

Society Notebook: Celebrating the people putting Portland to work

Imagine Portland 2020, the Portland Regional Chamber’s awards ceremony, draws a crowd of 850.
Published
February 23, 2020

Deep Water: ‘Under The Bridge, A River,’ by Brian Evans-Jones

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
February 23, 2020

How Richard Rankin made his way to ‘Outlander’

A chance meeting during a trip to Hollywood changed his plans to continue a career in computer technology.
Published
February 17, 2020

Movie review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ is a surprisingly good time

I’m as surprised as anyone to report that “Sonic the Hedgehog,” the adaptation of the popular ’90s Sega video game, is actually good. Expectations have been low since the movie’s rocky rollout in its first trailer, with online backlash regarding the look of the computer-generated character requiring animators to go back to the drawing board, […]
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February 17, 2020

Indie Film: Quirky, animated films get a monthly slot at the Apohadion

The Animated Oddities series starts Feb. 26 with ‘Consuming Spirits.’
Published
February 17, 2020

Review: Comedic super-duo provide the perfect lift to ‘Downhill’

If you’re going to Americanize a celebrated European film, you can’t do much better than casting Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell.
Published
February 17, 2020

Tap Lines: Beer happenings to bring you out of hibernation

Sebago releases Barleywine, Novare Res hosts out-of-state breweries, and Winter Session returns on Leap Day.

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