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
October 6, 2019

Happy now? Everyone is talking about ‘Joker’

The film is labeled by some as dangerous and irresponsible, while others hail it as Oscar-worthy.
Published
October 6, 2019

Deep Water: ‘KNOCK (OCTOBER AGAIN),’ by David Stankiewicz

Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Published
October 6, 2019

Society Notebook: Recognized for transforming young lives

Five women who have had an impact on area youth receive Metamorphosis Awards.
Published
October 6, 2019

Art review: Bowdoin exhibit has ‘Purposes’

The show, on display into November, is the last put together by the college art museum’s former curator, who left in August.
Published
October 1, 2019

Tap Lines: Try Maine’s newest breweries all at once

Happening Sunday at Bayside Bowl, Freshman Orientation features beers from 14 breweries in a speed-dating format.
Published
September 29, 2019

Society Notebook: Girl Scouts buck tradition to share mission

The organization ditches its annual gala for a less stuffy event.
Published
September 23, 2019

Movie review: ‘Hustlers’ is an instant crime classic

“Hustlers” opens with a long Steadicam shot following new girl Destiny (Constance Wu) as she strolls into her own destiny, winding her way from the warm womb of a strip club dressing room, onto the club floor. With this visual nod, director Lorene Scafaria asserts just what her film is and what it’s about. It’s […]
Published
September 23, 2019

Movie review: ‘Goldfinch’ doesn’t live up to the book

The movie is too long and too short at the same time, never giving us a chance to learn and care about the leading character.
Published
September 23, 2019

Bar Guide: For cocktails with your cocktail sauce, Ken’s is the place

The cozy bar corner makes this Pine Point seafood shack stand out from the rest.
Published
September 23, 2019

Indie Film: It took a diverse crew to make director’s Damnationland debut

Jill Harrigan made inclusivity a priority in making ‘Laynie Needs A Light.’

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