Police say 2 trains narrowly missed hitting Charles Ayres, 45. who was driving near the tracks in Falmouth.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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Nor’easter leaves behind more coastal flooding in southern Maine
The storm was ‘still churning’ out to sea Saturday night, but winds will weaken Sunday, the National Weather Service says.
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Ex-‘Survivor’ contestant from Maine travels the world in record time
Julie Berry of Gorham sets a Guinness World Record by touching down on every continent in less than 4 days.
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In a #MeToo world, dating is a whole new game for many Mainers
The newly heightened awareness of sexual misbehavior has altered the ways men and women interact – and even how they talk about those interactions. Ready or not, a powerful social imperative asks everyone to evolve.
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Romantic note for Valentine’s Day: Maine divorces fall 30% in a decade
Experts speculate the nationwide trend is a result of longer, live-in courtships, marrying older and feeling less pressure to tie the knot.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Moe. bassist to play for hometown crowd after overcoming cancer
Rob Derhak of Falmouth and his jam band have shows at the State on Friday and Saturday.
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‘Bachelor’ contestant from South Portland sent home
Chelsea Roy, 29, was one of three women who did not receive a rose in Monday’s episode.
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Working during the Super Bowl while everyone else parties? Someone has to.
Police officers, Otto pizza delivery drivers and nurses at Mercy Hospital are among those who will make the best of working during the big game.
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For this nurse and Maine native, it’s great being Tom Brady
The 28-year-old from Sherman, now working in Alaska, is proud to share his name with the Patriots’ quarterback.
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Tongue-tied couple in famous Dysart’s ad give ‘SNL’ spoof a thumbs up
Jack and Sonya Palmer relive the commercial that went viral in 2012 after Will Ferrell and Kate McKinnon parody their flubbed-line outtakes on national television.