The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
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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Get the year – and the party – started with these New Year’s Eve events
The New Year’s Eve party scene in Maine is back up to speed this year, with events at dance clubs, bars, a planetarium and a children’s museum.
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Where you can see a movie, have a drink or go shopping on Christmas
Here’s a list of places around southern Maine that will be open on Christmas, including movies, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and corner stores.
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Check out these decked-out displays of holiday cheer
Historic homes, restaurants and whole neighborhoods are among the highly decorated places where you can soak in the season in southern Maine.
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How the Broadway understudy for Roxie Hart got from Gorham to ‘Chicago’
The 2007 Gorham High School graduate has been on Broadway in ‘Chicago’ since 2017, performing the star role of Roxie Hart some 30 times.
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Eat & Run: Really hungry for a Mexican meal? Give Tequilera’s a try
The Scarborough restaurant opened last fall offering Mexican food and drink, including an all-you-can eat taco deal.
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It’s the season of giving, but here are ways to lend a hand any time of year
The holidays often inspire us to volunteer for a good cause, but consider other times and ways you can offer help.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Young authors put themselves on the shelves through Telling Room program
More than 34 young Mainers over 10 years have seen their books published as part of the Young Emerging Authors program at the Portland writing center.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Fate of proposed music festival in Payson Park up for council vote Monday
A division of concert giant Live Nation is proposing a two-day music festival in July that could draw 20,000 people a day.
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News Center Maine anchor Pat Callaghan retiring after 43 years
He began as a Maine TV news reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of the station’s main newscasts since 1989. His last day is Dec. 9.