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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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Price points: Hungry for lobster? Pick what you can afford in Greater Portland
Here are some cheap, moderate and expensive ways to indulge in Maine’s iconic seafood.
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Culture Club: PortFringe lets artists and audiences take risks
Part of a global movement, the Portland theater festival is full of innovative, inexpensive performances.
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Maine summer reads
A book for everyone from the catalog of Islandport Press
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View Finder: Everyone can enjoy the vistas from Mount Agamenticus
Trails for all skill levels lead to spectacular vantage points in York.
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History Buff: Visit a village in another era at Old York
Explore historic buildings in this early English settlement.
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Society Notebook: Goodwill gets gussied up for veterans
The Little Black Dress event raises $91,000 for the Goodwill Veterans Access Fund.
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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
Scarborough Marsh, Eastern Trail 130 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, (207) 284-9260, easterntrail.org This flat, 8.4-mile section of the Eastern Trail from Scarborough to Saco offers views of a 2,700-acre saltwater marsh. The trail is bike, stroller and dog-friendly. 33 Elmwood 33 Elmwood Ave., Westbrook, (207) 536-7061, 33elmwood.com Bowling, bocce and cornhole games plus a family-friendly restaurant with pub fare. […]
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Snack Attack: Where to find food trucks and carts in southern Maine
BIG GRAMPA’S GRILL LOCATION: Congdon’s After Dark and events FOLLOW: @BigGrampasGrill on Facebook DETAILS: Serving traditional American food such as grilled hamburgers and french fries. BURRITO BETTY’S LOCATION: Congdon’s After Dark and events FOLLOW: @burritobettys on Facebook DETAILS: Serving homemade Mexican burritos with a choice of fillings such as chicken, braised beef or vegetables. […]
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Get Wet: Pick a beach from a bunch in York
Short Sands, Long Sands and York Harbor beaches each offer something different.