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 14, 2019

Survey suggests consumers don’t like remakes of films

Or, at least, an overwhelming number of people prefer the original.
Published
July 8, 2019

Movie review: Fourth ‘Toy Story’ is funny, sweet and a little scary

The toy box gets even larger in “Toy Story 4,” a busy but entertaining entry in the best animated franchise the movies have. There’s always been a lot going on in the “Toy Story” world, but “4” adds romance and some low-key horror to a stew that already included adventure, moral lessons and comedy. The […]
Published
July 8, 2019

Indie Film: A 14-hour film, Maine-made shorts and more at MIFF

The Waterville film festival starts Friday and runs through July 21.
Published
July 8, 2019

Tap Lines: In taste and tasting room, Brewery Extrava will offer something different

The Belgian-style brewery in Portland’s East Bayside will have its grand opening this month.
Published
July 7, 2019

Theater review: Monmouth’s ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ a fun-filled concoction

Director Catherine Weidner sets the play in Windsor, Maine, in 1948.
Published
July 7, 2019

Society Notebook: Business awards visionary among event’s honorees

Maddy Corson conceived of what are now the Maine Family Business Awards 20 years ago.
Published
July 7, 2019

‘Golden Girls’ appears to get better with pop culture age

The sitcom is still popular nearly 35 years since it premiered.
Published
July 7, 2019

She said, he said: What’s next with Taylor Swift’s catalog?

Her feuds captivate the public almost as much as her music.
Published
July 7, 2019

Deep Water: ‘Drought,’ by Suzanne Langlois

Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Published
July 7, 2019

Art review: Mapping data makes for informative art at CMCA

‘Human Topographies’ is the result of the research and creativity of Dan Mills.

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