Maine at Work: On the upside, the Fort Williams Park job involves talking with visitors from around the 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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Pillow talk
In the market for a pillow that’s just right? You’re not alone. Here’s a guide on what to consider before deciding among the many options available.
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Author Q & A: There’ll be a quiz
Charlotte Bacon’s new book is a mystery set against the backdrop of a clash between private school ‘haves’ and their working-class neighbors.
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Franti
The musician with a message heads to Portland for a show at Ocean Gateway.
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Parks and Recreation
What says ‘summer’ more than amusement parks? And some parks offer free admission to dads on Father’s Day.
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‘The Bachelorette’: Trip to Thailand helps mend a broken heart
On Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette,” Maine’s Ashley Hebert demonstrated a crucial component of reality TV romance: Heartbreak heals pretty quickly when cameras are rolling.
In last week’s episode of the hit ABC show, Hebert was seen falling hard for Bentley (last names aren’t used on the show) even though he repeatedly told the camera he had no feelings for her.
Later, Bentley told Hebert he was withdrawing from the show. Hebert, 27, spent much of the rest of the episode crying and lamenting Bentley’s departure – though she did go on a date with J.P., a construction manager from New York City, and did some fairly passionate kissing.
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Relearning ABCs to get word out about store’s goods
Maine at Work: In-house graphic artists use a special alphabet on the hundreds of signs at Whole Foods, Ray Routhier finds.
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Welcome homes
House tour season in Maine is heating up with the weather. Starting this week, a variety of dwellings — some fancy, some historically or architecturally significant — will open for public viewing.
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Playboy’s Miss June at signing in Palmyra
Her pictorial spread, titled ‘’Miss June Holds Court, ‘’ celebrates her love of the Boston Celtics.
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Old Port Festival: Rock this town
Music lovers, this year’s festival is for you, with more than 30 acts playing six stages.