There were 706 active cases in the state on Monday, down slightly from 714 on Sunday.
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 inDo This, Food
Run & Eat: Ramen and rice on the run
Pai Men Miyake in Portland brings its creative and tasty ramen, rice bowls and other dishes speedily to your car.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Follow these directions for a scenic Sunday drive, any day of the week
With so much still closed in Maine, consider the old-fashioned tradition of a scenic drive, slow enough to take in local vistas you normally speed by.
Posted inFood
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
Posted inBusiness, News, Source
The Seaweed Supplier
Atlantic Sea Farms partners with fishermen up and down the Maine coast to produce kelp products sold through stores and restaurant chains.
Posted inNews, Source
The Lakes Lobbyist
A former wig designer for TV and Broadway, Linda Rice has been a fierce volunteer guardian of North Pond and other Maine lakes for more than two decades.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Portland restaurateur wins $12,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Nathan Berger, who also works as a sommelier, will appear Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to defend his title.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State
Portland radio personality Randi Kirshbaum says she was fired for not returning to work in office
Kirshbaum wanted to continue working at home because of health concerns related to COVID-19. She says she was fired by Portland Radio Group, but the company calls it a layoff and says she might be brought back.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration
City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
With movie theaters closed, a spot at the drive-in is a hot ticket
Outdoor movies will start showing at 4 Maine drive-ins this week and some are already sold out, with people eager for their first out-of-the-house entertainment in 2 months.