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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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Bestsellers: ‘This Other Eden,’ ‘Maine: A Love Story’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books from Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
The 10 best movies of 2023: ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and more
I cannot tell a lie: 2022 was kind of a bummer, movie-wise. As the year ended, I was hard-pressed to come up with 10 titles I genuinely loved. The pickings were so slim, I worried about the future of the movies, not just as art or mass entertainment, but as communal events that are central […]
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
‘Wonka’ a candy-sweet origin story that’s missing some bite
It is difficult – nay, impossible – to imagine that the Willy Wonka of the prequel “Wonka,” a simperingly sweet musical origin story starring Timothée Chalamet as the aspiring chocolatier made famous by writer Roald Dahl, ever matures into the adult version of the character we saw in 2005’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” starring […]
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Fill your winter with these fun events
Exhibits, performances, festivals and more that will keep you entertained through the coldest months.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
What does your winter hat say about you?
Whether you’re the practical fisherman’s cap type or err on the side of silly with your pom-pom, your choice in cold-weather headwear might reveal more than you think.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Snowshoeing vs. cross-country skiing: What to know before you go
Plus, where to find trails, rentals and lessons in southern Maine.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Enjoy the charms of Maine’s tourist towns without the hassle
If you know where to look, there’s plenty to do in the off-season in these summer destinations – and a lot more places to park.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Grab a coffee, cocktail or book and settle into these cozy nooks
Linger in the warmth of a pub, cafe or other snuggly spot in southern Maine.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Introduce yourself to Meetinghouse Arts
The Freeport performing arts venue and exhibition space is in its second season.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Choose your chowder: 5 styles of New England’s signature soup
Go classic clam or mix it up with all sorts of seafood from these southern Maine spots.
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