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
July 29, 2019

Bar Guide: Like cocktails with your lobster? Head to Luke’s

Stellar service and views make this a great place to grab a drink or show off Portland to visitors.
Published
July 29, 2019

Theater review: ‘Women of Whynot’ bring sass, sentimentality to Footlights

Written by the Falmouth theater’s director, the play is set in a hair salon in Mississippi.
Published
July 28, 2019

Society Notebook: Nonprofits come together for common good

The Maine Association of Nonprofits celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Published
July 28, 2019

Deep Water: ‘Pharmaceutical,’ by Michelle Menting

Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Published
July 28, 2019

Netflix is having a long, cruel summer

Netflix reported its first decline in U.S. subscribers since its 2011 attempt to spin off separate streaming and DVD services.
Published
July 28, 2019

Art review: Find an encouraging art scene in Belfast’s varied venues

A restaurant, a frame shop and a former elementary school all have exhibits on display.
Published
July 26, 2019

Dance review: Doug Varone returns to Bates festival with message of hope at time of uncertainty

The large group sections of his work are the most impressive.
Published
July 26, 2019

Theater review: Hackmatack’s ‘Mamma Mia’ a rambunctious romp back to the ’70s

ABBA clones and a talented cast sparkle in this fun, frothy throwback.
Published
July 25, 2019

Review: Opera Maine makes wise choices with ‘The Magic Flute’

A new production for the 25-year-old company, the opera was well cast and appropriately adjusted for modern times.
Published
July 24, 2019

Maine Voices Live: Marathon swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette dives into her experiences on the open water

The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook has set several records – and doesn’t plan on stopping.

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