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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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Nick Schroeder’s perfect day includes a show in South Paris and vintage shopping in Biddeford
The communications manager for Space and member of Mad Horse Theatre Company would also make Rockland and several Portland shops part of the itinerary.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
There’s a bunch of new brunch spots in southern Maine
Consider these restaurants for your Mother’s Day reservations.
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PublishedApril 28, 2024
Pizza Joint becomes latest Portland-area business to feel a lot of love … a little too late
After the foodie favorite announced the closure of its Portland and South Portland shops, people were lining up to place orders. But one can’t help but ask: Where were those customers before?
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Father-daughter farmers from Cape Elizabeth talk industry changes and favorite veggies
As outdoor farmers markets begin opening around Maine, Jodie Jordan and Caitlin Jordan Harriman took a few minutes to answer questions about their life’s work.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Farmers markets are opening up for the season. Here’s where to find them.
The Portland Farmers’ Market moved to its outdoor location in Deering Oaks this weekend, and many others will soon follow suit.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
‘Tumbledown’ filmmaking couple’s latest baby is a play about fertility struggles
Set in Portland, ‘Childish’ was written by Desi Van Til and will be directed by her husband, Sean Mewshaw. It opens May 8 at Space.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Save the planet and have fun with these Earth Day events
There are all sorts of celebrations, cleanups and hikes scheduled for this weekend in southern Maine.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
The Boston Shake from Red’s Dairy Freeze is two treats in one
It’s a soft serve sundae sitting atop a shake or a malted. What’s not to like?
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Here are some ways to get a jumpstart on Maine’s seasonal fun
Many seasonal spots are already up and running, including ice cream stands, seafood shacks, disc golf courts and pickleball courts.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Maine Jewish Museum director’s perfect day takes her to the Midcoast, Ogunquit and Portland
Dawn LaRochelle would stop at Tandem Coffee in Portland, McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston and Marginal Way in Ogunquit.
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