The storm delivered a record rainfall of 1.52 inches at the Portland Jetport.
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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Free tuition program helps boost enrollment at Maine community colleges
Fall enrollment is up 12 percent over last year, according to early figures released Friday.
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Cape Elizabeth couple welcome performing artists to their castle
Matt and Edwin Cahill have turned the 1874 home known as Beckett’s Castle into a retreat called Hogfish, which is staging its first production this weekend.
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Milbridge native Katie Aselton followed her own path to Hollywood
She’s acted in dozens of film and TV projects, including the FX network shows ‘The League’ and ‘Legion,’ and has directed, too, including the Diane Keaton comedy ‘Mack & Rita’ in theaters now.
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Hannibal Hamlin bash spotlights Lincoln’s vice president, and a town rich in 19th-century charm
A celebration Saturday in Paris Hill calls attention to the often-overlooked village where Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president was born.
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The forest of Phippsburg is the canvas for these carvings
New York artist Kevin Sudeith has been carving petroglyphs into rock along Phippsburg trails for the past three years, including images of wildlife, a schooner and a space helicopter.
Posted inDo This
No AC? Here’s where to cool off on hot days in Maine
Splash pads, swimming holes, movie theaters and even beer coolers are a few of the ways you can cool down in Maine when the heat is high.
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He can turn anything into a drum, and Hollywood has taken notice
Maine percussionist W.F. Quinn Smith’s creativity and use of found objects as instruments has helped him build a long career as a recording and touring musician, for everyone from Disney to Daft Punk.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Let Brickyard Hollow choose the pizza toppings for you
The brewing company’s airy Portland restaurant also serves satisfying protein bowls.
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Lobster Festival’s back – at the same time as Wild Blueberry Weekend
Maine Lobster Festival returns for its 75th anniversary and the first time since 2019, coinciding with the 2nd Wild Blueberry Weekend.