With the divide between the rich and poor hitting a record in the U.S., it should come as no surprise to see its depiction seeping into Hollywood.
Leslie Bridgers
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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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Art review: Stew Henderson adds layers to patent art
‘Art as Invention as Art’ is at the Frank Brockman Gallery in Brunswick.
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Theater review: ‘Omniphobia’ takes on the many types of fear
Snowlion Repertory Company stages the world premiere of the 1-act play.
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Theater review: ‘Admissions’ is timely look at dynamics behind getting into the ‘right’ school
Good Theater gives the play its Maine premiere.
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Bar Guide: Get Tex-Mex fare to spare at Bolos
The Brunswick candlepin alley and cantina makes house margaritas in six flavors.
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Eddie Murphy rejuvenated by ‘Dolemite’
He is finally off the couch and planning a return to stand-up comedy.
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Happy now? Everyone is talking about ‘Joker’
The film is labeled by some as dangerous and irresponsible, while others hail it as Oscar-worthy.
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Deep Water: ‘KNOCK (OCTOBER AGAIN),’ by David Stankiewicz
Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
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Society Notebook: Recognized for transforming young lives
Five women who have had an impact on area youth receive Metamorphosis Awards.
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Art review: Bowdoin exhibit has ‘Purposes’
The show, on display into November, is the last put together by the college art museum’s former curator, who left in August.