Get in on the craft-beer craze.
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 inOut & About
Pick of the week: July and August events in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
3-6 p.m. July 6, Beers in the Barn Festival, Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, $30-$60, 21-plus. wolfesneck.org. Sample beers (and kombucha and cider) from two dozen breweries featuring ingredients that have been grown, foraged or harvested from the forest, fields and waterways of Maine. Lift your tasting glass at historic Mallett Barn to support […]
advertisement
Posted inOut & About
Price Points: Have a hamburger at all costs in Greater Portland
Here’s a cheap, moderate and expensive option for the summer classic.
Posted inOut & About
Hit the beach in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
There are options for everyone, from dog owners to surfers.
Posted inNews
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inOut & About
Learn Maine lingo
Knowing these words will help you get by while traveling the state.
Posted inOut & About
Out Late: The Front Porch is fun from the first step
The Ogunquit piano bar is a place for all.
Posted inOut & About
Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in southern Maine
Funtown Splashtown 774 Portland Road (Route 1), Saco, (207) 284-5139, funtownusa.com The best of both worlds with amusements for little ones, featuring bumper boats and antique cars, and wilder rides for older kids, including a wooden roller coaster and 220-foot-tall drop tower. On hot days, families can also visit the waterpark. Bring your own lunch and sit at […]
Posted inOut & About
Made in Maine: See what’s cooking at Fork Food Lab
The Portland incubator allows food startups to share kitchen space and equipment.