The coronavirus pandemic has already caused overnight, day and rec camps around Maine to cancel summer sessions, while others hope they can 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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
There’s a lot on TV that’s totally free, if you know where to look
Short on cash but long on time? Now’s a good time to discover what’s free on TV, from streaming services to more than two dozen over-the-air channels.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
With help from his home state, Maine native brings icy thriller to the big stream
Shot last winter around the Bethel and Rumford areas, ‘Blood and Money,’ starring Tom Berenger, will be on cable and streaming services Friday.
Posted inFood, Local & State
Uncle Andy’s Diner to close after 66 years in South Portland
Owner Dennis Fogg says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.
Posted inDo This
Want to learn a new skill? Take a lesson from a local online
Use your newfound downtime to take up a new hobby, from tap dancing to mixology.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
WGAN weekend host John McDonald fired after 25 years
McDonald, 75, is the second longtime host the AM station has released in the past month.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners
‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.
Posted inDo This
For comedians during the coronavirus crisis, the joke’s online
With live gigs canceled, Maine comics are taking their talents to Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lack of clarity about mask-wearing causing a face-off
People’s decisions to wear or not wear a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic has created anger and defiance in some, but a feeling of solidarity in others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine Street
Maine Movie Quiz
How well do you know Maine’s Hollywood connections?