‘Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness,’ featuring the work of South African artist Zanele Muholi, is up at the Colby Museum of Art through June 9.
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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Deep Water: ‘A Decade Later, You Return to Your Childhood Home,’ by Mia Ayumi Malhotra
Poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-Leblanc
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Society Notebook: Maine Women’s Fund marks 30 years of investing in the future
The nonprofit recognized female leaders in the community at a luncheon and awards ceremony April 2.
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At long last, Aretha’s ‘Amazing Grace’ can be seen and heard
And it’s playing this week and next at the Portland Museum of Art.
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‘The Battle for Ranked Choice Voting’ follows Mainers in a pioneering political effort
A Massachusetts activist and filmmaker was inspired to document the movement.
Posted inDo This, Life & Culture, Out & About
Maine summer checklist
Do these things to make your summer complete.
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Deep Water: ‘Between [Another Door]’ by Richard Blanco
Poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Art review: ‘Sense of Sight’ shows why photographers are going retro
The exhibit at the Portland Chamber of Commerce displays the work of those from Safelight Studio.
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Society Notebook: Having a good time on Good Shepherd’s behalf
Mrs. Maine International throws a party to benefit hunger relief.
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Mountainfilm festival comes to Fryeburg Academy
The selected shorts showing Friday aim to inspire beyond partaking in extreme sports.