The book based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler has been taught in Maine schools for decades. A movie version opened Thursday in theaters across the country.
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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There are a lot of holiday craft fairs. Here are 13 that offer something extra.
As the busy craft fair season gets underway, we’re highlighting events with added appeal – from food and drink to vintage wares – to help you narrow down your options.
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From Maine horror writers, 7 volumes that put the boo in book
Local authors in the horror and thriller genres share their thoughts on scaring their readers.
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As ‘Hangdog’ hits streaming services, its director talks upsides of filming in Portland
The film, shot all around the city in 2022, starts streaming Friday on Prime and Apple TV.
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My Perfect Day: A walk, creative work and wonderful food fuel this children’s museum staffer
Juliette Vlachos-Coldreck, the visitor program manager at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, would also visit a bookstore, an art store and Goodwill.
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Scott Nash of Portland’s Illustration Institute talks about great rodents in literature
The exhibit ‘Mice in the Bookshelves’ is on view through Nov. 15 at the Wells Public Library and features work from 40 noted illustrators.
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Do you prefer your chicken parm sandwich old-school or elevated? Here’s an option for each in Portland.
Anania’s offers one one a soft roll with lots of cheese, while Monte’s Fine Foods serves it up on crusty bread with basil leaves.
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Maine’s spooky season is in full swing. Check out all the haunted happenings.
There are haunted houses and walks, cemetery tours and other scary events all around southern Maine this month.
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A Cheverus grad wrote the script. Anna Kendrick made sure ‘Woman of the Hour’ got made.
The movie, written by Scarborough native Ian McDonald and coming out next week on Netflix, is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala and his appearance on a TV game show. Kendrick, who is originally from Portland, stars and directs.
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My Perfect Day: The Greenbelt, Mr. Chickpea and Evie’s are among her hometown haunts
South Portland dance instructor Kristin Sutton would also cross the bridge for a tap dance class at Casco Bay Movers and Szechuan green beans at Paper Tiger.