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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.
Posted inDo This
My Perfect Day: Walk in Cherry Lemonade’s heels from Coffee By Design to Landrace Cannabis
The Portland drag queen is co-founder of the travelling drag show Curbside Queens, which will perform at City Theater in Biddeford on Saturday.
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Posted inDo This, Food
There’s more than one way to make whoopie pies in South Portland
We compare two creative flavors of Maine’s signature treat: Maple Sunday from Cape Whoopies and carrot cake from Two Fat Cats Bakery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Jack McMorrow’s Maine mystery-solving days are numbered
Author and former Maine newspaper reporter Gerry Boyle has decided to end his Jack McMorrow series after 31 years and 14 books. The last one, ‘Hard Line,’ goes on sale June 11.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Old Crow Medicine Show frontman maps out perfect day with stops at Becky’s, Strange Maine and more
Ketch Secor has spent a lot of time in Maine and in Portland over the years. His band plays Portland’s State Theatre July 19.
Posted inDo This
Turn your trip to see a show in Bangor into a full day of fun
A landmark truck stop, Stephen King’s house and a walk along Kenduskeag Stream are among the things to do in the city.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A funny thing happened to Maine’s summer concert season
The summer concert schedule at Maine venues includes a big dose of comedy shows, plus performers in every musical genre.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Let them entertain you: 12 artists who will be in Maine this summer
Meet the people behind the shows, productions and books that will give your summer some culture.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Opponents suggest they won’t back down if Portland City Council supports museum’s demolition plan
At a news conference Thursday, Greater Portland Landmarks said the council must base its decision Monday on the city’s historic preservation ordinance and not take other reasons into consideration.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s tour guide to outer space is signing off after 25 years
During his tenure at the University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium, Edward Herrick-Gleason has narrated thousands of sky tours and astronomy shows and established himself as local media’s go-to expert for all things astronomical.