Named one of CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country,’ she begins a national tour in February.
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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Elizabeth Strout’s ‘My Name is Lucy Barton’ is adapted for stage
London’s Bridge Theatre will stage an adaptation of the Maine author’s book in June.
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Adult ed, recycling tours: How to school yourself in sustainability
Mainers can take a class in Lewiston about electric cars, check out the ecomaine facility, or get a helping hand from the Natural Resources Council of Maine – just to name a few resources.
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Portland folk band Ghost of Paul Revere to appear on ‘Conan’
In its national TV debut, the band expects to do one song near the end of the hour-long TBS talk show.
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The Ghost of Paul Revere is on the road to making it big
The locally beloved holler-folk band hopes its touring schedule this year will lead to a wider national audience.
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Jack Black sports Kennebunk woman’s handmade bow tie in ‘Jumanji’ remake
His character’s signature tie, in the movie in theaters now, was made by Lisa Eaton of Kennebunk, where some of the original 1995 film was shot.
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Mainers rush to get copies of blistering Trump White House account ‘Fire and Fury’
Demand surges after Michael Wolff’s insider’s take on the administration is released earlier than planned.
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South Paris girl’s book raises money and awareness about adoption
Juliese Padgett, now 12, wrote ‘The Newest Flower’ when she was just 7.
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Like father, like son: Phil and Lyle Divinsky share musical talents and passions
Home from touring with his band, Lyle Divinsky will perform with his father (and favorite singer), Phil, twice this week in Portland.
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South Portland woman will compete on ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’
Chelsea Roy is one of 29 contestants in the reality show’s new season, which starts Jan. 1 at 8 p.m.