Sure, the larger repertory companies are great, but these community-oriented venues offer intimate settings with grand ambitions.
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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What do you look for in a lobster roll? Here are 7 of Maine’s best, for all different reasons
Decide whether you care more about size, scenery or something else, then hit up one of these spots for the state’s iconic sandwich.
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Lagers gain in popularity at Maine’s craft breweries. Here’s where to find them.
Visit lager-exclusive breweries in Portland and Biddeford or check out the fresh takes from Bissell Brothers and Batson River.
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Where to stay and play in Maine’s favorite lake regions
Sebago, Belgrade, Moosehead and Rangeley Lakes are at the center of prime destinations for relaxation and family-friendly fun.
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See a flick at these small-town cinemas for nostalgic summer fun
Independent downtown movie theaters are charming relics of Maine’s past. Help give them a future, too.
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Here are 9 fun ways to spend a Maine summer day inside
Because not every day’s a beach day.
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Stay busy all summer with these southern Maine events
Fill your days with food fests, circus shows, fairs, musical performances and more.
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Grieving men look to a giant zucchini for guidance in ‘Manning’ at Portland Stage
The play is having its world premiere run.
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With its bounty of show tunes, ‘South Pacific’ conjures warmth at Maine State Music Theatre
The musical set during World War II is playing in Brunswick.
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How a celebrity sighting influenced my Big Fin Poke order
If you’re in a poke bowl rut, the torched salmon is worth a try.