“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 […]
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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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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Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Leaf-peep your way to Portage Tap House
The Rangeley pub specializes in wood-fired pizza, craft beer and friendly service.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
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.
Posted inDo This, Food
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-sellers: ‘Lungfish,’ ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Giving credit to ProsperityME
The financial services nonprofit celebrated its significant growth since last year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘First frost, final bouquet,’ by Anne Cyr
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inDo This, Food
Wanted: Maine craft beer columnist
Are you an experienced writer who loves local beer? Keep reading.