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
November 3, 2019

A roasted squash recipe you’ll be proud to serve to company – or keep all to yourself

Every fall, the sight of winter squashes in all their glory – stacked in bins at the supermarket, arranged in piles at the farmers market – brings me a shiver of joy almost as invigorating as the realization I finally can turn on the oven at any time without worrying it will overheat the house. […]
Published
November 3, 2019

Art review: USM exhibit should spark a conversation about Modernism

‘Contemporary Responses to Modernism’ features 13 artists with ties to New England.
Published
November 3, 2019

How to make naan at home, plus recipes for using it

Simple naan is the breakout star in our global food embrace.
Published
November 3, 2019

Deep Water: ‘The Cat Arrives in Two Parts,’ by Dawn Potter

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
October 30, 2019

Video: Maine Voices Live with meteorologist Keith Carson

Carson was interviewed by Press Herald reporter Gillian Graham.
Published
October 28, 2019

In Portland, next week is all about brews

Portland Beer Week starts Sunday with tap takeovers, competitions, storytelling and more.
Published
October 28, 2019

Indie Film: Filmed in Portland, ‘The Opposite of Cleveland’ now online for all to see

USM screenwriting teacher Dan Chaimowitz decides to ‘go for it’ with his directorial debut.
Published
October 27, 2019

A comedy about Nazis that’s actually funny?

But ‘Jojo Rabbit’ is also deadly serious.
Published
October 27, 2019

Deep Water: ‘Seek the Soul,’ by Michael Tarabilda

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Published
October 27, 2019

Society Notebook: Girls on the Run fuels up at fundraiser

The Sneaker Soiree raises $16,600 for the after-school program.

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