Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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.
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Review: ‘Defending Jacob’ might be Apple TV+’s first big flop
Unlike other groundbreaking series Apple has streamed since its November debut, this one plays it far too safe to hold viewers’ interest.
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Bar Guide: Local bartenders give (and get) tips at virtual mixology classes
The Front Porch, Eat Drink Lucky and Three of Strong Spirits are all hosting the events.
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Indie Film: They’re not pandemic films, but their messages apply
Rewatch these movies for lessons about coexisting that may carry more meaning during a global crisis.
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A dark, twisted, heartfelt family pic in ‘The Willoughbys’
Maya Rudolph, Will Forte, Terry Crews, Jane Krakowski and singer-songwriter Alessia Cara lend their vocal talents to ‘The Willoughbys,’ an animated adaption of Lois Lowry’s 2010 novel that hit Netflix Wednesday.
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Deep Water: ‘Dog Barking,’ by Michael Tarabilda
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Art Q&A: Pilar Nadal focused on keeping Pickwick Independent Press afloat
She’s also teaching a studio printmaking class online.
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Wish you could watch the new James Bond or ‘Black Widow’? Here are similar movies to stream instead
Like most industries, Hollywood has taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks. The novel coronavirus pandemic shut stateside productions as early as mid-March, costing thousands of jobs, and movie studios have since scrambled to rearrange shooting and distribution schedules. Numerous titles slated for spring releases have been pushed to late summer, fall or, […]
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In ‘Homebound,’ 10 playwrights write a web series as unpredictable as the life we’re living
With minimal structure to start, Homebound” features multiple writers spinning an evolving tale on a weekly basis.
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Indie Film: Get ‘extra credit’ (and a cash prize) for your outdoor film outtakes
Entries in Maine Outdoor Film Festival’s on-the-fly competition are due May 6.