The perfect gift might already be in reach, at an upcoming church craft fair or fine art sale.
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 inHealth, Local & State, News
New record set Sunday for COVID hospitalizations in Maine
The state’s 249 hospitalizations surpass the previous high of 248 set Friday. The number of patients in critical care has also increased.
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Native authors share their culture through stories about Indigenous people in Maine
New books from the viewpoint of Maine’s Native peoples are out this year, and librarians are putting a focus on the subject area, including compiling reading lists.
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It’s all about the little things at these trivia nights
The weekly tradition has returned to bars and restaurants around southern Maine.
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Gratitude for U.S. inspires Pakistani native to serve and give back
Sarosh Sher sometimes wrestles with the big questions of military involvement, but never his own decision to be a part of it, saying he “can never repay (the U.S) enough for what it has given me.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment
In latest pivot, Salt Institute adds a focus on podcasting
The school for documentary-making, now part of Maine College of Art & Design, continues to forge its future by adapting.
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Winter carnival coming back to the Eastern Prom as a 10-day festival
The second, expanded Carnaval ME is scheduled Feb. 18-27 in Portland, featuring food, craft brews, ice sculptors, skiing and snowboarding, and train rides.
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Get out and stay out with these extended outdoor activities
Drive-in movie theaters, farmers markets, food trucks and al fresco dining decks are among the fun fair-weather places that are staying open later in the year again.
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Where to get scared just for fun this Halloween
With crowd restrictions lifted, there are plenty of Halloween events across Maine this year.
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Pay ‘Rent’ its due when farewell tour stops in Portland
Mainers attest to the enduring relevance of the 25-year-old, groundbreaking musical in advance of shows at Merrill Auditorium on Oct. 28-29.