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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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
Indie Film: Start dreaming up a snowy scene for new Maine film contest
Registration is open for the Maine Film Association’s first-ever Winter Film Challenge, happening over 72 hours in February.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
Joaquin Phoenix in ‘C’mon C’mon’ is light-years away from ‘The Joker’: unforced, natural, yet still great
“There are no right or wrong answers.” So says Johnny, a patient, constantly curious radio journalist portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in a gratifyingly mellow, unmannered turn in “C’mon C’mon.” As the film opens, Johnny is in Detroit interviewing young people for a “This American Life”-adjacent project about children’s’ feelings about their future. Actors often say […]
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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
Tap Lines: These Maine breweries are all set up for winter
Fire pits, outdoor activities and, of course, the beer make these destination drinking establishments.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ isn’t exactly DOA, but it could use a script doctor
It’s got plot holes big enough to drive an ectomobile through.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Society Notebook: Best Buddies forges new friendships all over Maine
The organization, which pairs people with and without disabilities, has grown from having two Maine chapters in 2019 to 16 and counting.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Art review: Frontier fills space with works of Fort Andross artists
The restaurant is currently serving as a gallery featuring 26 artists with studios in the former Brunswick mill.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Deep Water: ‘Along the Big Branch – 10 days in,’ by Sandy Stott
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Drama finds the nuanced flavor of class dynamics, family pressure
‘India Sweets and Spices’ has some good laughs and good lessons, although its twists and turns are relatively predictable.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For
Even as the pandemic continues to test our society and how we relate to one another, we don’t have to look far to find people who, every day, disregard differences to help their fellow humans. Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For have provided housing, clothing, comfort and support to people in their communities – often strangers – with only the satisfaction of making a difference in return. We hope that by sharing their stories, they serve as examples for us all.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2021
Bar Guide: Rosemont brings its wine expertise to Thompson’s Point
Expect stark decor and good service at the new wine bar and market.
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