With several New England teams playing at once, they are particularly grateful for streaming services that allow them to customize what they can watch.
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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The Band Perry comes to Port City Music Hall with a harder edge
The family act, playing in Portland Thursday, has evolved since its early country hits.
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Rock Row rolls out Westbrook concert venue, vows to outdo the Pier
The outdoor Maine Savings Pavilion at the new Westbrook development has booked 14 shows, starting in late May.
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Presque Isle police seeking missing children
The two boys, ages 10 and 12, may be in North Carolina or South Carolina, police say.
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Maine woman pleads not guilty to charge she sent threatening letter to Sen. Collins
Suzanne Muscara was arrested April 5 and charged with mailing a letter containing white powder to Collins’ Bangor home.
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Police shoot man in armed confrontation in Medford, north of Bangor
The man, wanted on warrants, failed to stop for police in Milo and fled to Medford, about 9 miles away. He was taken to a Bangor hospital while neither officer was hurt.
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‘Stupid Questions’ comic Chris Distefano brings his act to Empire
The New York-based comic hosts a show on Comedy Central and has appeared on late night talk shows.
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Actress-turned-producer Victoria Rowell credits life as foster child on Maine farm for her success
Best known for ‘The Young and the Restless,’ she is now producing her own films, including a soap about soaps called ‘The Rich and the Ruthless.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Politics, Uncategorized
Should this Ghost of Paul Revere song be Maine’s new state ballad?
A bill proposes that ‘The Ballad of the 20th Maine’ get the designation, but lawmakers indicate they’re growing weary of naming official state anythings.
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Novare Res is the best beer bar in New England, says USA Today
The Old Port beer bar was picked as the 5th-best beer bar in America by a panel of brew experts and USA Today readers.