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 8, 2020
Frederick Wiseman, the dean of documentary filmmaking, turns his attention to local government
Wiseman’s latest film examines the inner workings of local government in Boston.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
As the novelty of Zoom wears off, classical music reluctantly embraces its new virtual reality
In the absence of live concerts, orchestras are turning to YouTube to make their music available to patrons.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is mesmerizing, but there’s one glaring problem
The movie about a female chess player needed more focus on her relationship with a childhood friend.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2020
Vegan Kitchen: Americans have been enjoying nut milk and nut butter for at least 4 centuries
We (erroneously) may think of them as new, but the Wabanaki and other Native Americans regularly made and ate these products.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2020
Indie Film: Maine Jewish Film Festival’s virtual roster is just as robust
The online screenings, rescheduled from March, start Saturday.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2020
Tap Lines: Drink up the flavors of fall with these seasonal brews
Malt, maple syrup and even sweet potato make these local beers perfect for sweater season.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
New movies to stream this week: ‘American Dharma’ and more
In 2003, the documentary filmmaker Errol Morris made “The Fog of War,” a masterful portrait of former defense secretary Robert McNamara in which McNamara’s singular combination of protective justification and self-awareness created a fascinating, densely layered psychological profile. Morris used the same strategy to less edifying effect in “The Unknown Known,” about Donald Rumsfeld. Now, […]
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
Maine Gardener: Scour your yard for seasonal decorations
Flowers aren’t the only part of your garden that can look pretty inside your house.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
Art review: ‘Imaginary Places’ provides much-needed escape
The Maine Jewish Museum exhibit, at its pop-up gallery on Washington Avenue in Portland, features otherworldly photos and ceramics.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
Green Plate Special: Have an excess of root vegetables? Don’t fret, make fritters
They can take on the flavors of the world and make for a meal, side or sandwich filling.
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