Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.
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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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in southern Maine
Funtown Splashtown 774 Portland Road (Route 1), Saco, (207) 284-5139, funtownusa.com The best of both worlds with amusements for little ones, featuring bumper boats and antique cars, and wilder rides for older kids, including a wooden roller coaster and 220-foot-tall drop tower. On hot days, families can also visit the waterpark. Bring your own lunch and sit at […]
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Made in Maine: See what’s cooking at Fork Food Lab
The Portland incubator allows food startups to share kitchen space and equipment.
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For Fido: Places you can bring your pup in southern Maine
Vacationland beckons visitors with its stunning landscapes and famously craggy coast, its rural ways and hip, relaxed vibe. On top of all that – indeed, part of all that – Maine is a haven for folks who wouldn’t think of going on vacation without their dog, or at least would howl with joy at the […]
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Pick a park – there’s one near you
A guide to state parks in southern and western Maine with camping, hiking, swimming and more.
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Doris Day, a life in 10 songs
Doris Day, who died May 13 at the age of 96, was one of the great voices of the 20th century, though, as with her acting, the apparent ease with which she performed could hide that fact. Day began, still in her teens, as a big band singer before moving inevitably into movies, and she […]
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Doris Day’s style legacy was about what to wear – not bare
Her on-screen fashion in the late 1950s and early ’60s saw her glide through every workplace scenario, inspiring working women.
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Featured event: Old Port Festival
After 46 years, Portland’s summer kick-off is happening for the last time on June 9.
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Summer School: Make things with your hands at the Shaker Village
The religious community in New Gloucester opens its land and life on Sabbathday Lake to the public for workshops, worship and more.
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Snack attack: Where to find food trucks and carts in Greater Portland
A&C FOOD FACTORY LOCATION: Breweries in East Bayside and on Industrial Way in Portland FOLLOW: @acgrocery on Instagram DETAILS: Munjoy Hill market A&C Grocery, which was already providing food for nearby bars and breweries, has launched a food cart serving sandwiches, including its signature “real” Italian (as opposed to the Maine version), with salami, mortadella, […]