The festival celebrating French-Canadian culture is June 20-23 in Biddeford.
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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Price Points: Lobster three ways – cheap, moderate and expensive
Cheap, moderate and expensive options for indulging in the state’s iconic seafood.
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For Fido: Places you can bring your pup in Greater Portland and beyond
Vacationland beckons visitors with its stunning landscapes and famously craggy coast, its rural ways and hip, relaxed vibe. On top of all that – indeed, part of all that – Maine is a haven for folks who wouldn’t think of going on vacation without their dog, or at least would howl with joy at the […]
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Get spooked at Maine’s haunted places
Old buildings and spooky cemeteries make these tales of hauntings all the creepier.
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View Finder: Portland Observatory offers historic vantage point
The tower on Munjoy Hill was used to monitor the harbor and inform ship owners of their vessels’ arrival.
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Maine summer checklist
Do these things to make your summer complete.