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.
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Deep Water: ‘Using Country in a Sentence,’ by Richard Blanco
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Wait for it no more: TV debut of ‘Hamilton’ here
The day marking the celebration of our national story was upon us. An occasion to spread joy throughout the land as Americans reflected on the sacrifices of the Founding Fathers and considered what their labors on behalf of democratic government have wrought. I speak, of course, of that special date, the Third of July. Otherwise […]
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Tomato-corn chowder combines two summer favorites
Corn is starting to arrive in grocery stores. I also spotted local Amish tomatoes at Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. in the Strip District last week, which got me thinking, “Why not combine the two in a super-easy soup?” Cookbook author and television personality Carla Hall (you probably know her from “The Chew” on ABC) has just […]
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Homefront: Reproduce restaurant flavors with this easy version of bibimbap
There’s no need to be intimidated by the popular Korean dish.
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Art review: Leon Benn paintings capture the lushness of summer in the city
The exhibit runs through Aug. 22 at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
A dry marinade and two-zone grill are the one-two punch of great grilling
At last, summer has officially begun, and we’re all ready for the simple pleasure of standing around a grill outside, cool drink in hand, watching dinner happen. Unfortunately, with live-fire cooking (I count a gas grill in that category), you can’t simply set your oven temperature and pour another Arnold Palmer. Grilling requires full engagement […]
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Green Plate Special: Use a Bundt pan to cut kernels from the cob, and bake your cornbread
The ring-shaped kitchen tool has many more uses than the gadgets advertised these days.
-
PublishedJuly 5, 2020
Bedside Table: ‘Sea Wife,’ by Amity Gaige
The recommendation comes from Merrilee Wilson of West Bath.
-
PublishedJune 29, 2020
Bar Guide: When it comes to cocktails, garden variety is a good thing
There are several ways to incorporate fresh herbs into your drinks.
-
PublishedJune 29, 2020
Indie Film: Maine International Film Festival goes on – at the drive-in
It will be a smaller roster but a bigger screen at the Skowhegan Drive-In.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 199
- Next Page →
