The photo will appear on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
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, Life & Culture
Heroes of Maine Comics Arts Festival don’t wear capes – they draw them
The event will bring 100 comics writers and artists to the Portland Public Library on Saturday, where fans can meet them and find out more about their work.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Portland woman cracks top 10 in Miss USA contest
Miss Maine USA Marina Gray survives two rounds of elimination in the national pageant, which is won by a Nebraskan.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Facing adversity as a youth, Miss Maine USA took charge of her life on way to national pageant
Marina Gray legally broke away from her parents at age 16, graduated from high school in three years, joined the Army National Guard, and now has her sights set on becoming a motivational speaker or documentary filmmaker – and maybe Miss USA.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
PortFringe, in its 7th year, stays on the cutting edge
There will be more than 30 shows and more than 120 performances June 16-23 around downtown Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Science
With shark exhibit over, Portland Science Center closes its doors for good after 3 years
The center brought a variety of exhibits to the city’s waterfront, including a popular one on the wreck of the Titanic.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Mainer Amy Allen co-wrote the just-released Selena Gomez song ‘Back To You’: Watch the video
Allen grew up in South Portland and Windham. In recent years she was lead singer and guitar player in the Boston-based band Amy & The Engine.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Jail closed to new inmates for 2 hours because of fentanyl contamination
An incoming prisoner carrying fentanyl spilled some and it became airborne, sending several Cumberland County Jail officers to the hospital for possible exposure.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Freeport
The collision with a truck towing a boat trailer occurred Friday afternoon on Desert Road, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
Maine lawmakers voice objections to CMP power line in letter to Massachusetts regulators
The co-chairmen of two legislative committees say they don’t think the 145-mile transmission line proposed by CMP would benefit Maine.