I hate the expression “dump dinners.” Every time I hear it, I recoil because it sounds so unappetizing to me. And, yet, I’m so drawn to the concept: Put all of the ingredients in a baking dish, on a sheet pan or in a Dutch oven, skillet or multicooker, and then step away while it […]
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.
Posted inFood, Things to Do
Eat & Run: Baxter’s brewpub makes the most out of Lewiston mill building
The Pub at Baxter has a lot to offer beyond beer and wings (but those too).
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Saco Drive-In reopening at Aquaboggan next week
The 83-year-old drive-in closed last year, but pieces of it, including the projector, have been moved across Route 1 to the water park.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
In photos: Artist sets out to re-create scene from Marsden Hartley painting
Vermont painter Eric Aho had planned the community ice-cutting event last year, but the weather conditions weren’t right until last week.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Rivalries sports bar closes in Portland, gastropub to take over space
The owners of Rivalries will continue to operate their Falmouth location.
Posted inFood, Maine
Portland restaurant Hugo’s won’t reopen for fine dining
The restaurant has been closed throughout the pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
What to look for this summer at Maine museums and galleries
A rundown of the season’s art exhibits from southern Maine up through the coast.
Posted inThings to Do
Eat & Run: Get a farm-to-takeout meal at Turner cafe
Nezinscot Farm serves a menu of breakfast and lunch items made with uber-local ingredients.
Posted inNews
Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup in 2021
What a year! We adapted, we quit in droves, we begged for common courtesy, we mourned the loss of an iconic factory. And so much more.