Tasha Graff would take an early-morning walk up Munjoy Hill in Portland and trips to Bath, Belfast and Peaks Island, then have a dessert and nightcap to wrap up the day.
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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My Perfect Day: Deering High junior enjoys sweets, stage time and the sunset
Merritt Holman’s perfect summer vacation day includes volunteering at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and an outdoor concert at Thompson’s Point.
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A fictional dad and his daughter observe nestlings in this debut children’s book
Maine journalist Roger McCord’s ‘Flight of the Phoebes’ was inspired by his own family and a family of real-life phoebes.
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Monty Python skit inspires latest book by Maine children’s author Julie Falatko
The South Portland author’s latest book, ‘Help Wanted: One Rooster,’ depicts a struggling farm and the farm’s search for a rooster to help make things right. Plus a few other Maine reads for your kids this summer.
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Singer and Broadway star Jane Morgan celebrating 100th birthday in Ogunquit
A longtime Kennebunkport summer resident who made hit records and sang on Broadway, Morgan will talk about her long career at an event at Ogunquit Playhouse on Monday.
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Take a look behind the scenes at Funtown Splashtown
With summer upon us, the Saco amusement park’s head of maintenance answered our pressing questions about the best rides, the food, and what happens there in winter.
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Police search for 2 men after car strikes school bus in Limington
Neither the 13 children on the bus nor the driver were injured, police say.
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Indigo Arts in Portland hosts Welcome Table to commemorate Juneteenth, Pride
The event featured talks and workshops celebrating cultural and culinary traditions of people involved in social justice movements.
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Boothbay Harbor couple got to know Maine by visiting every post office
Over 12 years, Margit Ahlin and Al D’Andrea made treks to 444 post offices, including on islands and in convenience stores.
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Hollis woman charged with OUI after Cumberland crash closes road for hours
The woman was driving while impaired when she hit a utility pole on Powell Road about 11 a.m. Friday, police say.