The car’s lone occupant died after the vehicle struck a tree on Pleasant Hill Road about 11:55 p.m., police said.
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 inLocal & State, Outdoors
Mainers surprised, delighted by unusually strong northern lights show
One of the strongest solar storms in the last 20 years produced a brightly colored night sky that was seen across much of the U.S., including the Pine Tree State, on Friday night. There’s a chance that colorful conditions could continue throughout the weekend.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Oscar winner Chris Cooper talks movies, past and future
Cooper won a supporting actor Oscar for ‘Adaptation.’ He’ll be a guest at this year’s Bates Film Festival, running May 14-19.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Lewiston-Auburn
This year’s Bates Film Festival reunites old Hollywood friends
Among the special guests are director John Sayles and Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper. Screenings and other events, scheduled for May 14-19 and all free, will take place in Lewiston and Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
South Portland musician tells his grandfather’s Holocaust story in one-man show
Russell Kaback’s musical show, ‘25044,’ is about his grandfather’s four years in Nazi labor and concentration camps. He’ll perform it Tuesday at the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
‘American Idol’ standout Julia Gagnon unites Mainers, from Cumberland to The County
The support of fans from Maine and around the country has helped propel Gagnon to the final seven contestants. She’ll next appear on the show Sunday.
Posted inDo This
Nick Schroeder’s perfect day includes a show in South Paris and vintage shopping in Biddeford
The communications manager for Space and member of Mad Horse Theatre Company would also make Rockland and several Portland shops part of the itinerary.
Posted inDo This, Food
There’s a bunch of new brunch spots in southern Maine
Consider these restaurants for your Mother’s Day reservations.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Pizza Joint becomes latest Portland-area business to feel a lot of love … a little too late
After the foodie favorite announced the closure of its Portland and South Portland shops, people were lining up to place orders. But one can’t help but ask: Where were those customers before?