But some say New Maine News contributes to the increasingly blurred line between fact and fiction.
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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Movie buff mecca Bart & Greg’s DVD Explosion shutting its doors
Rentals have been declining for years, and November – normally the store’s best month – was dismal this year.
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Red’s Dairy Freeze helps with directions, marks the seasons – and now, can hang from your tree
The South Portland Historical Society has previously made ornaments of more traditional landmarks like Fisherman’s Point, Bug Light and the city’s World War II-era shipyards.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine teen rapper pushes to write his own ticket
Creating songs since he was 8, Dylan Rottkov, now 19, of South Portland is working to make his childhood dream of a music career come true.
Posted inLocal & State
Dale Robin Goodman
She puts to work her passion for free speech and public access to the airwaves.
Posted inOpinion
Commentary: Stars embroiled in Hollywood sexual abuse scandals are hard to watch
Many Mainers say they’ll boycott movies or shows made by the accused, while others say doing so would penalize all the other people who work on them.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Boston Globe’s Walter Robinson joins peers in Portland to discuss the press and the president
A panel of journalists will talk at USM’s Hannaford Hall Friday on the topic ‘Is the Press Being Fair to President Trump?’
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Portland inventor’s Quest for the Antidote fills niche in booming board game industry
Tom Deschenes achieves his goal after 5 years of testing and tweaking and spending thousands of dollars on artwork and prototypes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Maine’s children’s literature scene more vibrant than ever
Some 40 children’s and young adult books by Maine authors or illustrators came out in 2017.
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10 new children’s and young adult books from Maine authors and illustrators
The writers and artists include Chris Van Dusen, Matt Tavares, Gillian French and Scott Nash.