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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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What do you do for fun in the lull between winter and spring?
We want to know how you pass the time when snow has melted, but there’s still a chill in the air.
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What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?
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Maine’s must-visit places (plus 1 you can skip), from someone who knows
In-state travel recommendations from the Cape Elizabeth man who’s literally been everywhere.
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He’s been to every town in Maine, mostly for something to say. | Column
Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
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Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
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This Portland club is what happens when the cool girls aren’t cliquey | Column
An inclusive atmosphere and appealing social media presence have made The Portland Girls Club an instant success.
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We helped name a Portland pool. Let’s try harder with the new park. | Column
A recently adopted process requires the city to seek community engagement in naming landmarks, streets and other public assets, and it’s currently taking submissions.
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Read the poem ‘Marry a Man Who,’ by Meg Stout
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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The street band playing Portland protests is loud and easy to love | Column
Anyone can join the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, which just had its busiest year yet.