The Thompson’s Point venue will close Sept. 30, while Cellardoor’s Lincolnville location remains open.
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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With precautions in place, apple picking is on
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Bring all the fun things from the fair to your own back yard
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Before he knew it, this Portland musician was playing on Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’
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Keep your distance at these alternative tourist attractions
Skip the super busy spots and hit the landmarks less traveled.
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Laugh outside at Thompson’s Point comedy shows
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