Maine farms use their outdoor spaces to offer socially distanced activities.
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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Farms bring the fun, from just far enough away
Maine farms use their outdoor spaces to offer socially distanced activities.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine native a handy man to have around Hollywood
Buxton native Jeff Davis has been living his dream in Hollywood for nearly 30 years, playing character roles in a wide variety of TV shows and films while also working as a home repairman to the stars.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
New York to investigate concert featuring Maine musician for social-distancing violations
The charity show on Saturday featured Freeport native Drew Taggart, half of the pop duo The Chainsmokers.
Posted inDo This, Outdoors
Find bliss at a Maine swimming hole
Go a little off the beaten path to take a dip in one of Maine’s lesser-known swimming spots in area rivers, streams and lakes.
Posted inLocal & State
Protesters gather downtown in solidarity with the other Portland
People gathered in Lincoln Park on Friday night to show support for citizens of Portland, Oregon, where federal authorities have tried to quell protests with violence.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Cinemagic delays reopening of Maine theaters
The movie theater chain, which has locations in Saco, South Portland and Westbrook, had planned to begin reopening its theaters Friday.
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Take a day for an island getaway
In this summer of the staycation, consider day trips to these nearby Maine islands.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine soldier’s bravery lives on in film ‘The Outpost’
The new film, produced by CNN anchor Jake Tapper, tells the story of Combat Outpost Keating and its Maine-born namesake.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: SoPo’s new spot for Vietnamese to go
Taytene Cafe on Broadway in South Portland opened in early June.