SOUTH PARIS — At McLaughlin Garden this weekend, spring will be in the air. Literally. “The smell is overwhelming. We’ve got more than 125 kinds of lilacs here,” said Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans, volunteer and program coordinator for McLaughlin Garden. “It’s quite spectacular to look at, too, with colors from blue to purple to pink to white.” […]
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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John Tesh to perform July 22 in S. Portland
The pianist, composer, and radio host first became well known as the host of the TV show “Entertainment Tonight” in the mid -1980s.
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Student advocate of justice for all honored
A Mount Ararat senior gets an award from a group focused on safety for gay and lesbian students.
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Maine At Work: Sharp eye, good memory can serve as weatherman’s best tools
Reporter Ray Routhier learns to keep it simple as he gets ready for WGME’s evening newscasts.
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Books: Sea change
Linda Greenlaw’s latest is on her experiences going back to sea after 10 years away.
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Open house: Sitting pretty
Front-row seats to the cityscape make this Portland condo shine.
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Susan Kimball signs off at WCSH
After 28 years as a television journalist, Susan Kimball’s last day at Channel 6 is today.
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Rapper 50 Cent to play Lewiston
Tickets for the June 20 show go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday.
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Now batting, a prospect. Now speaking, a rookie
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier tries out as a public address announcer for the Portland Sea Dogs.
