The long-established Gorham brewery proves it’s not afraid of change.
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.
Indie Film: Portland actor puts his mask back on for ‘Haunt’
Damian Maffei is somewhat embracing the role of masked killer.
Theater review: Climb aboard for ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
The Ogunquit Playhouse production of the Agatha Christie mystery delights and surprises.
Society Notebook: A feast from the sea, for the sea
Held in Harpswell, Hook, Line & Dinner is an annual fundraiser for the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.
Art review: ‘In the Vanguard’ shows where American craft came from
The show at the Portland Museum of Art celebrates the early days of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.
Kid review: ‘In the Vanguard’ full of striking work
A Cumberland 12-year-old’s take on the Portland Museum of Art show.
Deep Water: ‘Feeble Minded,’ by Julia Bouwsma
Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
Classical review: Portland Chamber Music Festival performance proves dedication to its mission
The Hannaford Hall concert Thursday included works by Mozart and Schumann.
Movie review: ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ gives Gen Z their own delightfully dorky ‘Indiana Jones’
Dora is a 21st-century heroine who sets the screen ablaze with her wonderful antics and adventures.
Bar Guide: You’ll want seconds at Flood’s, if not for the seating
The cocktails are well made, but the barstools uncomfortable at the new restaurant inside the Francis Hotel.