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Leslie Bridgers Staff Writer

Leslie Bridgers is the editor of MaineToday Magazine and MaineToday.com. 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
August 1, 2018

Maine author Elizabeth Strout named New York Public Library Lion

The part-time Brunswick resident was among the five recipients of the honor given to cultural icons this year.
Published
July 25, 2018

Cookbook review: Ramp up any and all meals with ‘Just Add Sauce’

The America’s Test Kitchen cookbook covers everything from dressings to glazes.
Published
May 30, 2018

Austin Street Brewery to open East Bayside location

The brewery on Industrial Way plans to have a larger tasting room and outdoor area at its second location.
Published
May 23, 2018

Westbrook’s Pat Gallant-Charette featured with Brooke Shields, other celebrities in swimsuit ad

The 67-year-old open-water swimmer is among five women in the Swimsuits For All campaign.
Published
May 2, 2018

Cookbook review: The soups in ‘Savor’ are well suited for spring, but more like smoothies

‘Savor: Sensational Soups To Fulfill & Fortify’ by Amber Locke, Mitchell Beazley, $16.99.
Published
April 3, 2018

Colin Woodard to speak at Portland library about threats to oceans

Woodard is an author, Portland Press Herald reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Published
March 7, 2018

Congdon’s to expand its food truck park in Wells, add a beer garden

Started last year, the park will feature up to 10 trucks along with the beer garden and a patio this spring.
Published
March 1, 2018

Abilene restaurant at Woodfords Corner will close at the end of March

The restaurant, which served New American food, opened 3 years ago.
Published
January 10, 2018

‘Tasting Hygge’ tries to help you slow down and enjoy

Pair it with a warm cup of tea or kale gratin, in hand.
Published
November 28, 2017

Maine-made YouTube series wins independent film award

Created by a professor at College of the Atlantic and filmed on Mount Desert Island, ‘The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes’ is named best short-form breakthrough series at the Gotham Awards.