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
December 1, 2019

Deep Water: ‘Night Walk, February,’ by Erin Covey-Smith

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
November 28, 2019

Movie review: Delightful whodunit ‘Knives Out’ is an embarrassment of riches

It’s also a deceptively radical and empathetic message of acceptance, tolerance and wealth redistribution.
Published
November 28, 2019

Movie review: ‘Frozen II’ doesn’t make waves, but keeps the franchise on track

It’s a pleasant way to spend an hour and 43 minutes, with some great tunes and lovely snowy landscapes.
Published
November 25, 2019

Indie Film: Portland native documents defiant Cuban rockers

‘Los Ultimos Frikis’ tells the story of Zeus, as the thrash metal band marks 30 years.
Published
November 25, 2019

Tap Lines: There’s a Maine beer to go with all the trimmings at Thanksgiving

These brews pair well with a traditional turkey dinner.
Published
November 24, 2019

Any vegetable lover could find use for this laid-back vegan cookbook

‘5-Ingredient Vegan’ offers ideas for substituting meat and dairy without getting preachy.
Published
November 24, 2019

The ideal wine for Thanksgiving dinner? It’s complicated

The holiday’s ‘explosion of savory and sweet’ makes choosing what to pour a challenge.
Published
November 24, 2019

‘The Crown’ has returned in all its glory

Once again we’re falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes.
Published
November 24, 2019

Deep Water: ‘Whatever’s Offered,’ by Ellen Goldsmith

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
November 24, 2019

Art review: Nancy Morgan Barnes’ dense paintings tell complex tales

‘Tall Tales & Short Stories’ is up at Greenhut Galleries in Portland through the end of the month.

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