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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Cops & Courts, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Why we’re still watching ‘North Woods Law’ | Column
The reality show hasn’t featured Maine game wardens since 2016 but remains a go-to on streaming services for Mainers of all ages.
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Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
11 things you’re likely to find in any Maine camp
Whether it’s a rustic cabin with no running water or a lake house with Wi-Fi, any camp you enter is bound to have these essential items.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, Schools and Education
School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
Posted inDo This, Leslie Bridgers
See what’s happening inside Portland’s LGBTQ+ community hub | Column
Three years since its move to Casco Street, the Equality Community Center is buzzing with activity.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
Posted inMaine
Meet the Press Herald’s summer news interns
We welcomed 6 college students into our newsroom last week and said goodbye to our first intern of the season.
Posted inDo This, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
What your Maine summer beverage says about you
A look at who’s most likely to consume these popular local drinks.
Posted inDo This, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Maine has a world-ranked mini golfer. Here are his favorite courses
Kyle Courcy of Lewiston, who placed in the top 16 at the World Adventure Golf Final in May, offers his pro tips.