… you never had to work on your birthday? If the whole world put on funny hats and blew noisemakers to usher in your birthday? Maybe, maybe not. We asked people with New Year’s birthdays about it.
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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Off Beat: Don’t miss the boat
Come aboard; they’re expecting you at Bayside Bowl’s ‘Love Boat’-themed New Year’s Eve party.
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All about New Year’s Eve
Greet 2012 at any one of a number of celebrations and shows.
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It’s a wrap
Merry Christmas! Just out of curiosity, what are you going to do with all that stuff? We have some ideas for you.
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Off Beat: Oh come, all ye playful
Lucid Stage invites participation in the ‘Home for the Holidays Cabaret,’ with storytelling, singing — even a Yankee swap.
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The mensch revolution
Orthodox Jewish artist Matisyahu, whose music crosses hip hop, reggae and other genres, plays the State Theatre on Monday.
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Coffee By Design gets rave from Zagat
An online article calls the Portland coffee shop – with several locations around the area – “homey and popular.”
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‘Jingle Jam’ at the Colisee: Boots on the ground
Far from an overnight success, Rodney Atkins is still in touch with his inner regular guy.
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Off Beat: ‘Nutcracker’ that’s naughty can be nice, too
“The Nutcracker Burlesque” has become a local holiday tradition in Portland.
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Snow going
Winter in Maine’s no joke. What you need is lots of options when it comes to snow removal tools.