The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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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Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine
Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.
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Dogfish Bar & Grille in Portland closing
The popular restaurant and music venue on Free Street is located in an area plagued by construction road closures since spring.
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Fair lovers have something in common this fall, after a three-year wait
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity will be held for the first time since 2019 – one of several Maine fairs in September and October.
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Eat & Run: Get in the know about Tobi’s takeout window
The Asian spot opened in June, in the former Figgy’s location in Portland’s West End.
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Portland filmmaker flips the script on how we look at disabilities
James Robinson’s New York Times Opinion Video series ‘Adapt-Ability’ aims to help his audience better connect with people who have rare or difficult-to-explain conditions, like he does.
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Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024
The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.
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Fall Arts Preview: 20 things to see this season
Mark your calendars now for theater, rock concerts, a puppet festival, author events, ballet, art openings and more this fall in Maine.
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The Ghost of Paul Revere says ‘Goodbye’ with new album
The Portland-based folk band is releasing its last album Friday, a day before its final performance.
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The Ghost of Paul Revere taking fans on a final ride
Maine folk band will perform for the last time this weekend at its annual festival, Ghostland.