The expanded Arcadia in Portland and Wessie’s Den in Westbrook are now open, while Sharkey’s Arcade and Bar in Biddeford is slated to open in mid-May.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Portland author Chris Holm uses science background to forecast scary future in ‘Child Zero’
The novel, due out in May, is set in a time when antibiotics no longer work and draws on Holm’s scientific background as a molecular biologist and researcher.
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Ramadan starts Saturday for Muslims in Maine and around the world
They will fast, pray and celebrate their faith during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Local & State
Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43
The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Outdoor comedy series coming back to Thompson’s Point
The first show of the season for Cabin Fever, which started during the pandemic, is scheduled for April 6.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Students get the credit for organizing the upcoming Bates Film Festival
The 6-day event in Lewiston and Freeport, which starts Tuesday and counts actor John Turturro among its guest speakers, is the result of a film festival studies course.
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Aquaboggan Water Park plans to revive, move Saco Drive-In
The water park announced Friday that it’s applying for permits to bring the closed drive-in to its property across Route 1 in Saco.
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Headed on an Arctic expedition, multifaceted Freeport woman keeps getting cooler
Climate researcher Susana Hancock travels the world, has the ear of top scientists, speaks several languages and is headed on an Arctic trek in May.
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At this year’s Maine Drama Festival, student actors can finally face the audience
The event Friday and Saturday at school across the state will showcase the work of students from more than 50 schools, who are putting on plays without masks and before their peers for the first time in two years.