A recent survey showed that owning a gallery in the seaside tourist town is Mainers’ dream business. We asked a few who do if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
Leslie Bridgers
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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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A guide to Sugarloaf’s après-ski scene
Where to relax or let loose after a day on the slopes (or in the lodge).
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Here are what Maine’s state symbols should be
Before we name an official Maine reptile, let’s prioritize our state emblems.
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Brickyard Hollow temporarily shuts down Eustis location
The chain of Maine pizza-centric brewpubs recently opened a location at Sugarloaf.
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Happy hour-maxxing: An Old Port bar crawl that gets you more for less
Follow this five-stop route for food and drink specials that will fill you up and then some for under $45.
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Carnaval Maine was a flop. Would any winter festival work in Portland?
Lessons from the success of the Old Port Fest could provide a blueprint for bringing out the community’s joie de vivre.
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6 things Mainers wouldn’t dare to do in summer — but can now
It’s time for locals to take advantage of what tourists love about our state, without waiting in line.
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Census suggests a new richest Portland suburb, fewer French Mainers
But estimates from the latest five-year American Community Survey might not tell the whole story.
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Are Mainers paying to keep their license plate numbers?
Before your registration expires, there’s a lot to consider.
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What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine’s future.