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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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Cozy up to a fireplace for a hot night out
Enjoy food and drinks in the glow of flames at these southern Maine restaurants.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Boost your body temperature with these warming beverages
Certain spices and spirits can give hot drinks an extra kick, and make them tastier too.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Retreat yourself: Socialize at the sauna or go solo at the spa
You can get rejuvenated on a whim at Washington Baths in Portland, or book one of these more intensive treatments offered around southern Maine.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Twists on poutine that respect its Canadian roots
Vegetarian gravy and the addition of jalapeños are among the acceptable tweaks to the classic comfort food that you can find on menus in Maine.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Meet: Josh Brainerd, rink manager at Lee Twombly Pond
Josh Brainerd never suspected that his love of hockey would lead him to assemble a giant outdoor puzzle every fall. But that’s part of his job as rink manager at Family Ice Center and Casco Bay Arena in Falmouth. Between those two indoor rinks is Lee Twombly Pond, which looks like an old-fashioned skating pond but has […]
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Meet: Brent McHale, light designer for Gardens Aglow
As Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens goes back to a walkable experience after two years as a drive-through, light designer Brent McHale says it’s going to be even more magical. “It felt like we made the peak drive-through experience last year,” said McHale, 25, of Boothbay. “But I’m excited to have a new […]
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Southern Maine towns that get a winter glow up
Lights, parades and seasonal festivities make these places shine even brighter this time of year.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Meet: Jean Ginn Marvin, Nonantum innkeeper
As innkeeper of The Nonantum in Kennebunkport, Jean Ginn Marvin leads a team that takes holidays – especially Christmas – very seriously. “Until you live it, you can’t really imagine,” Marvin said, describing how the inn hosts holiday events for 20 days straight. There’s the ever-popular two-night Fire & Ice signature event of the Kennebunks […]
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Warm up to winter by marking your calendar with these events
From holiday displays to ice dancing and winter festivals, the season is full of fun to be had, if you’re willing to get out.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2022
Meet: Austin Phillips, Portland Ballet production manager
If you go to Portland Ballet’s “A Victorian Nutcracker,” look closely at the title character, and you’ll see the work of production manager Austin Phillips. “I build props, do the sets and get the show on the road,” he said, adding that he sometimes refreshes a well-loved prop. “I had the opportunity to make a […]
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