Steer clear of the crowds and enjoy the spoils of summer at these lesser-known locales.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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Meet the Portland Press Herald’s summer interns
The students will be assisting with everything from breaking news to social media.
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Queer-friendly places to visit in Maine, other than Ogunquit | Column
These destinations are known for being welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Maine apple orchard provides setting for queer coming-of-age tale
‘Grafting,’ out June 2, is writer Rylan Hynes’ debut novel.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine
Read the poem ‘Hope’ by Janie Gendron
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column
Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?
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How not to look like a tourist in Maine | Column
Five pointers for subtly proving you’re local — or making it seem that way.
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Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
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Hummingbirds’ arrival has Mainers buzzing | Column
Technology has given birders more ways to share their enthusiasm.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Opinion
Portland’s Maine-born population has dropped to 40%. Is that a problem? | Column
If the trend of the past five years continues at the same rate, there will be no native Mainers living in the city by 2050. Alarm bells? Not yet.