From truly spooky to really silly, we’ve assembled some haunting activities across the state that let the whole family get into the spirit of the season.
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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Documentary spotlights Maine star of beloved Canadian children’s show
‘Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe’ explores the life of Auburn-born Ernie Coombs and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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For these artists, the beer can is their canvas
The art on Maine beer labels grows more creative every year and with more than 150 breweries in the state, there is plenty to look at.
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Rockland doctor identified as woman killed after mast breaks aboard schooner
Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was killed when the top of the rear mast of the Rockland-based Grace Bailey split and fell, striking multiple people.
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How Salt alumni have spiced up the national media landscape
As the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland turns 50, we look at four alumni who used what they learned in the program to make an impact on the world.
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Eat & Run: Where’s the beef? George + Leon’s in Westbrook has the delicious answer
The owner of George’s North Shore food truck serves up signature roast beef sandwiches and much more in the former Brea Lu Cafe space.
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There’s lots of horsing around at Maine’s fall fairs – and many other animals to see
Farm animals are the real stars of Maine’s agricultural fairs, so this year take time to watch a sheep shearing, a dairy cow show or the oxen-pulling contest.
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The 7 titles featured in this year’s Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival
Each year, the festival highlights a handful of books to share with young Maine readers. Here are this year’s featured stories.
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Beautiful Blackbird book festival, highlighting Black and immigrant children’s stories, keeps spreading its wings
In its fourth year, the festival named for a book by Ashley Bryan will include events Friday though Sunday in Lewiston, Portland and Rockland.
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You’ve seen him on TV. Now, you can join him aboard his windjammer in Rockland
Actor Marc Evan Jackson, known for roles on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘The Good Place,’ spent most of his childhood desperately wanting to sail on Maine windjammers. Last year, he became part owner of one.