U.S. Sen. Susan Collins calls the project ‘vital to our national security’ because it will allow the Kittery shipyard to maintain the Navy’s submarine fleet.
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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Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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Gen Z takes the reins for this teen musical
Written, directed and acted by teens, ’52 Blue’ debuts at Portland Players in South Portland, Thursday through Saturday.
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Go wild for Maine blueberries this weekend
The first Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend – to promote one of the state’s most iconic foods – will be held at farms, restaurants and other spots around the state Saturday and Sunday.
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Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
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Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
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Sights unseen: Osher Map Library puts canceled travel plans in context
‘Where Will We Go From Here? Travel in the Age of COVID-19’ is a crowd-sourced exhibit that uses historic and unique maps to highlight the emotional power of trips missed during the pandemic.
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Brick Store exhibits art on mending, as the world begins to heal
Illustration Institute’s ‘The Art of Mending’ features works about practical, aesthetic and cultural mending at the Kennebunk museum through August.
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Eat & Run: Knightville knishery puts a new twist on the Jewish hand pie
BenReuben’s Knishery opened in May in South Portland.
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Drink and eat in high style at these elevated establishments
In southern Maine, you can choose from several rooftop or raised bars and dining areas, including the newly opened Luna atop the Canopy Portland Waterfront hotel.