Ogunquit Playhouse draws a talented cast for an entertaining show.
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.
Best-sellers: ‘The Madness of Crowds,’ ‘I Alone Can Fix It’
The current top 10 best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Society Notebook: Land trust celebrates collaborative conservation
The Royal River Conservation Trust raised $12,000 for its efforts at a gathering Aug. 19.
Deep Water: ‘The Fog Warning,’ by David Moreau
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
‘Jersey Boys’ a fun, tune-filled ride through pop music history
The Maine State Music Theatre production runs through Sept. 19 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.
Tap Lines: For gluten-intolerant beer lovers, luck has turned with Lucky Pigeon
The new Biddeford brewery makes gluten-free beers exclusively and in several styles.
Eat & Run: Welcoming vibe comes and goes at Ruby’s
The West End brunch spot, now also serving dinner, is in the former home of Aurora Provisions and Blue Spoon Cafe.
Indie Film: Mainer returns home to make film set in a state park
Cape Elizabeth native Sara Friedman brings L.A. experience to her first feature, ‘Heightened,’ and believes shooting it here adds value.
Best-Sellers: ‘The Madness of Crowds,’ ‘Hero of Two Worlds’
The current best-selling fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback at Longfellow Books in Portland.
This Black Forest icebox cake is a stunning no-bake dessert
Well-suited for summer, this chill confection would be welcome any time of year.