Dave Gutter’s album collaboration with Aaron Neville and Lyle Divinsky’s gig as lead singer for funk band The Motet are both recent examples of how local connections have lead to opportunities in the wider musical world.
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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At Willowbrook Museum Village, a chapter of history closes
News of the outdoor museum’s closing has brought a wave of visitors who, along with history buffs and teachers, say the 20-structure village will be impossible to replace.
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Former ‘American Idol’ judge, hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi of York has passion to help others
She is putting her experience and skills to work on New England Sings, a fundraiser set for Oct. 11 at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
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With Willowbrook Village closing, another history-recreating complex hopes to take its place
19th Century Willowbrook Village in Newfield, which is shutting down Oct. 10 after 46 years, is donating most of its 5,000-piece collection to Curran Homestead in Orrington.
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Portland company helping Baseball Hall of Fame put its 3.1 million-piece collection online
HistoryIT has been making the archives accessible – and searchable – for baseball fans everywhere. The first phase to be launched: Babe Ruth’s scrapbooks.
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Documentary by Sea Dogs Chairman Bill Burke examines auto industry bailout
‘Live Another Day’ opens nationally Friday, and in Portland at Nickelodeon Cinemas on Temple Street.
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‘A barber who writes’ draws inspiration from the people in his chair
Wth clippers in hand and always ready to talk writing, Joe Souza’s become the center of a local writers’ network.
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Music: Progressive metal band brings rock opera to Merrill in October
Dream Theater’s two-hour show ‘The Astonishing’ will tell the story of a dystopian America 300 years from now and the power of music to change it.
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Maine guitarist shares his long trip back from the brink of death
Jason Crigler’s recovery from a near-fatal brain hemorrhage is a testament to his strength, the support of his family and the power of music.
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MECA names Stuart Kestenbaum as interim director
The former Haystack Mountain School of Crafts director will lead the Portland arts college during its search for a new leader.