The Maine Jewish Museum exhibit, at its pop-up gallery on Washington Avenue in Portland, features otherworldly photos and ceramics.
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.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
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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Posted inFood, Recipes
Homefront: New Saturday morning routine yields an oven omelet, and much more
The Kanaks of Moody, who used to love eating breakfast out, have enjoyed cooking it together at home.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Welcome center keeps up late director’s good work
Despite a difficult year, the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome held a successful fundraiser.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Dine In Maine: Bringing the Beard Awards home with Công Tử Bột
The first of a series of columns in which we share a recipe from a Beard-nominated Maine restaurant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Biology,’ by Roger Carpentter
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inReview
Concert review: Streaming classical and pops concerts kick off PSO’s season
The online format offers new angles for watching the orchestra.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Stuck at home on Halloween? That will make these movies even scarier
The fright in these films centers around being trapped in a house.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: While votes are being counted, elect to imbibe one of these cocktails
Sit back, try to relax and have a Cosmopolitician – out both sides of your mouth.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Locally Sauced fits right into Yarmouth spot
There’s plenty of outdoor seating, and some inside, too.