The top-selling titles, in genres from memoir to science fiction, at Maine bookstores.
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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What Mainers read in 2023
Maine authors and subjects were big sellers at the state’s indie bookstores this year, including recent releases ‘Big Heart, Little Stove’ by Lost Kitchen owner Erin French and ‘Maine: A Love Story” by artist Blue Butterfield.
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From glitz and glam to fun for the fam, there’s a New Year’s Eve party for everyone
There are plenty of events to choose from around Maine on Sunday to ring in 2024, from planetarium shows and family-friendly celebrations to dance parties and cocktail soirees.
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DirecTV customers in Maine have been without local NBC stations since Nov. 30
About 50,000 customers don’t have access to the News Center Maine stations in Portland and Bangor.
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Eat & Run: Richie Ribeye’s will fill you up, Philly-style
The Westbrook location of the small local cheesesteak chain also serves quesadillas and milkshakes.
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From maple syrup to ‘The Maine Christmas Song,’ children’s book publisher encapsulates the state
Stephanie Mulligan’s McSea Books has published nearly two dozen titles since 2019, including ones on iconic Maine subjects.
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These activities can make holiday shopping in southern Maine less of a chore
From curling at L.L. Bean to fireworks in Kennebunkport, these retail hot spots are ready to entertain you.
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Illustrated memoir ‘Maine: A Love Story’ reveals Portland printmaker’s deepest cuts
After years of creating Maine scenes for notecards and calendars, Blue Butterfield got help from Maine author Susan Conley to write a book of essays accompanied by her woodcuts.
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Fred, the dog who helped a Maine combat veteran ‘live again,’ dies of cancer
Craig Grossi found Fred in war-torn Afghanistan and wrote 2 books about how the dog helped him gain control of his life, making the pair in-demand public speakers and Fred a social media star.
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Kitchen skills need sharpening? These classes could help
Sign up for these lessons in sushi making, holiday mixology, cheese basics and more.