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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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Meet Bridgton Twin Drive-In snack shack worker Holly Duigan
When people find out that Holly Duigan works at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In, they always ask her whether she watches the movies that are showing. Between serving up hot dogs and popcorn, checking to make sure car lights are off and dealing with people whose batteries have died, she usually doesn’t have time – unless […]
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Make a day of these day hikes
Head out for these easy to moderate hikes then treat yourself to more leisurely activity afterward.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Get on the water (without having to go in it)
From leisurely cruises to kayak tours, there are tons of ways to enjoy the coast up close.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Funky flavors: Where to find the region’s most unusual ice cream
It was 1988 when, according to food nerd lore, Ben and Bill’s Chocolate Emporium in Bar Harbor pioneered lobster ice cream. That flavor itself may not have exactly swept the globe, but it helped awaken the public’s appetite for unusual – and unusually imaginative – ice cream flavors. These days, incarnations once considered adventurous (think […]
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Fill your summer calendar with fun
Arts and culture, community festivals, sporting events and more.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
To truly sample Maine’s beer scene, go off the beaten path
These destination breweries offer a more relaxed vibe and more to do while you’re there.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
How to eat at Maine’s hottest summer restaurants without a reservation
If you’re willing to dine early, settle for snacks or take a boat, you can still get a taste of these super-busy seasonal spots.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Meet Portland Sea Dogs usher Jack Ney
The former Portland High School physics teacher has been with the team since 2000.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Meet Maine State Music Theatre stage manager Amy Bertacini
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Amy Bertacini had never been to Maine when she first was hired as a stage manager at Maine State Music Theatre in 2011. Now, it’s her home. “I fell in love with Maine, and it felt like the place I always wanted to be,” said Bertacini, 39, who lives in Brunswick […]
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Get your hands dirty and visit these local farms
Plus, details on the farmers markets happening near you.
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First shark sighting of the season off the coast of Harpswell
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Man sought in deadly Acadia hit-and-run was boyfriend of victim
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Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says
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The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good