Shaun Yazbek specializes in mac and cheese and pot pies at the legendary Maine truck stop and restaurant off I-95 in Hermon, near Bangor.
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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Portland-based mastering engineer misses out on fourth Grammy for album of year
But Bob Ludwig did win a Grammy in the category of best engineered album, non classical.
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Portland mastering engineer Bob Ludwig could make Grammy history Monday
If he wins Album of the Year Award for his work on ‘Sound & Color’ by Alabama Shakes, he’ll be the first person in the 58-year history of the Grammies to win the award four times in four different years.
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Eves’ attorney alleges LePage abused powers
Filed in federal court, the legal brief objects to the governor’s motion to have a lawsuit against him dismissed.
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Romantic comedy ‘Tumbledown,’ inspired by a Maine town, opens nationally Friday
Portland filmmakers Desi Van Til and Sean Mewshaw will attend screenings around the state this weekend for their film starring Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall.
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Portland fitness instructor has ‘a blast’ on ‘Broken Skull Challenge’
Jodi Theriault, a mother of three, will be seen on Sunday’s episode on the CMT cable network, competing for a $10,000 prize.
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Portland-based fishing boat captain and daughter to be featured on ‘Wicked Tuna’
The season premiere is at 9 p.m. Feb. 1 on the National Geographic Channel.
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Don McLean’s wife details attack, alleges other abuse in past
Patrisha McLean asks a court for a restraining order against the singer-songwriter. He denies her accusations, and she says later that he’s ‘not a monster.’
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Portland area may have competing flower shows in 2017
The Maine Landscape & Nursery Association plans the Maine Flower Show starting next year, when the Portland Flower Show, which was canceled this year because organizers lacked a venue, is scheduled to resume.
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Why weather forecasts flop (or just feel like they do)
Weather predictions now come from a flurry of sources and at various times in advance, but sometimes flawed first impressions are difficult to forget.