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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PublishedOctober 4, 2022
The witches return in lively ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
Almost 30 years after the Sanderson sisters found their way into the hearts of millennial kids looking for some PG-rated Halloween content, they’re back in ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ which reunites Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2022
‘Amsterdam’ a true-ish shaggy-dog tale from 1933 with echoes of 2022
“A lot of this actually happened” is the opening epigram of “Amsterdam,” David O. Russell’s kaleidoscopic riff on the curious case of Gen. Smedley Butler, who in 1933 became involved in what would be known as the Business Plot, wherein he was allegedly approached by a cabal of wealthy business executives to be the figurehead […]
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Theater review: Women at a remote B&B in ’70s face problems that persist today
Mad Horse Theatre shows how societal issues at hand in ‘When We Were Young and Unafraid’ are still relevant.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Eat & Run: Leaf-peep your way to Portage Tap House
The Rangeley pub specializes in wood-fired pizza, craft beer and friendly service.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Indie Film: Lincoln Theater screens films from Pre-Code Hollywood
The Damariscotta theater’s Classic Film Club is showing one scandalous-for-its-time movie every month through March.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Bar Guide: Crowd into Cabana for a Latin vibe at full volume
The tiny space on Middle Street packs in the personality with loud music, tropical decor, creative cocktails and superb snacks.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Art review: Christie Neptune’s work is a window into Guyanese culture
You can appreciate the show at Grant Wahlquist Gallery without the context, but it’s more meaningful with it.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Best-sellers: ‘Lungfish,’ ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Society Notebook: Giving credit to ProsperityME
The financial services nonprofit celebrated its significant growth since last year.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Deep Water: ‘First frost, final bouquet,’ by Anne Cyr
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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