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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Featured event: La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival

by Amy Paradysz May 19, 2019January 9, 2024

The festival celebrating French-Canadian culture is June 20-23 in Biddeford.

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Price Points: Lobster three ways – cheap, moderate and expensive

by Alexandra Hall May 19, 2019January 9, 2024

Cheap, moderate and expensive options for indulging in the state’s iconic seafood.

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For Fido: Places you can bring your pup in Greater Portland and beyond

by Mary Ruoff May 19, 2019January 9, 2024

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 […]