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
May 5, 2019

John Singleton found a perfect marriage of movie and moment

With ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ Singleton took a cultural obsession — South-Central LA and the young black men growing up in it — and imbued them with depth, humor and humanity.
Published
May 5, 2019

Art review: Henry Wolyniec makes abstract art that’s relatable

His show, ‘Relief,’ is up through May 31 at Speedwell Projects in Portland.
Published
May 5, 2019

Society Notebook: Still fighting for full equality

EqualityMaine marks 35 years with a gala.
Published
May 3, 2019

Classical review: Oratorio’s take on Biblical tale fails an interesting premise

The performance by the chorale couldn’t save the poorly conceived program.
Published
May 2, 2019

Review: Alvin Ailey dance troupe shows group strength in genre-spanning show

The sold-out performance was Wednesday at Merrill Auditorium.
Published
April 29, 2019

Classical review: Again, PSO is solid when led by Marcelo Lehninger

The guest conductor returned Sunday for a program that included Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony.
Published
April 28, 2019

Marvel’s Avengers series concludes with an overstuffed but entertaining ‘Endgame’

The ending especially is a moving capper to the 22-film series, circling all the way back to 2008’s ‘Iron Man.’
Published
April 28, 2019

The Cranberries, still in mourning, return for the last time

The surviving members of the Irish rock band reflect on the legacy of singer Dolores O’Riordan and celebrate her with their last album, ‘In the End.’
Published
April 28, 2019

Marvel closes a decade-long story with ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Endings are a rarity in the franchise movie-making business, but Marvel has never shied away from rule-breaking.
Published
April 28, 2019

Society Notebook: Men and women look back on impact of Boys & Girls Clubs

The annual Spring for the Kids auction raises $110,000 for five Maine clubhouses.

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