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, 2020
Think it will soon be too cold to eat outside? Heed this advice from Alaska, Scandinavia – even the South Pole
Yes, it’s possible to dine outside during the winter, but be prepared to dress in layers, and bring a blanket.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
This decadent quinoa bake is a clever way to reinvent leftover Thanksgiving vegetables
When this dish emerges from the oven, the first thing you notice is how gloriously cheesy it is, with an alluring, golden-brown crust of nutty, funky gruyere. Scoop into it and you get to the tender quinoa studded with pieces of autumnal roasted vegetables, all moistened and married in a light, creamy cheese sauce. It’s […]
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Steve McQueen’s film series ‘Small Axe’ is a powerful act of restorative justice
In “Lovers Rock,” we see a young woman surreptitiously sneaking out of a house, her shoes in her hand. Meanwhile, a group of young men clear furniture from the main room of another London house, making way for a turntable and speakers. In the kitchen, women begin to prepare curried goat and callaloo, laughing and […]
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Bedside Table: ‘The Death of the Heart’ is observant writing worth savoring
Reminded by a Zoom author interview, Mount Desert man finally takes up his mother’s recommendation.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
This New Orleans-style Thanksgiving po’ boy is the answer to all your holiday leftovers
Use that turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce to make the sandwich of your dreams.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
A trip down memory lane with Timothy Leary’s companion
If Joanna Harcourt-Smith hadn’t existed, a screenwriter might have had to invent her. Harcourt-Smith, who died recently at the age of 74, was a jet-setting denizen of the ’60s and ’70s at their most hedonistic: The daughter of a prosperous family, she effortlessly joined various fabulous entourages in such places as Marbella and Gstaad. At […]
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Art review: Soak up the lush world of Hunt Slonem
Moss Galleries in Falmouth is showing nearly 20 paintings by the Kittery-born artist.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Adults get Crossan’s deft touch, in verse
The cover of Sarah Crossan’s first novel for adults, “Here Is the Beehive,” gives clues about its protagonist: Here is the outline of a woman drawn with uneven lines, conjuring up motion but also anxiety. That first impression is solidified once we get to know married and philandering protagonist Ana Kelly as she mourns the […]
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Deep Water: ‘Morning,’ by Edward J. Rielly
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Tap Lines: New breweries push forward, others open second locations
Growler pours and outdoor seating have helped the state’s newest tasting rooms open as planned.
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