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
July 23, 2019

Classical review: Quartets highlight composers’ earliest works

The Bowdoin International Music Festival featured the Ying and Jupiter String quartets at its Monday concert.
Published
July 22, 2019

Indie Film: New midcoast film festival will screen stories from real life

The first MidCoast Film Fest is this weekend at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.
Published
July 22, 2019

Where to get pints en plein air in Portland

Here’s a rundown of the best restaurant decks and patios for craft-brew fans.
Published
July 21, 2019

Theater review: ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ cast members take their roles to the limit

The Fenix Theatre Company presents the Shakespeare classic in the round at Deering Oaks.
Published
July 21, 2019

Theater review: Stellar cast reminds that ‘Cabaret’ is one of the best musicals ever

From silly little ditties to heartbreaking ballads, every song and dance number, as directed by B.T. McNicholl, is memorable.
Published
July 21, 2019

25 years later, ‘The Lion King’ roars again

With a little help from new technology (and Beyoncé).
Published
July 21, 2019

Review: The Flaming Lips’ concept album will blow your mind

‘King’s Mouth: Music and Songs’ is a beautifully crafted psychedelic work that may remind you of early Genesis.
Published
July 21, 2019

Society Notebook: Coffee By Design marks 25 years of serving the community

The Portland-based company makes giving back part of its mission.
Published
July 21, 2019

Emmy nods reveal a lot about those we put on thrones

The final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ – by far its weakest – lands 32 nominations, the most ever for a drama series in a single season.
Published
July 21, 2019

Deep Water: ‘I have only shopworn ghosts,’ by Mark Melnicove

Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.

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