The singer plans to officiate a wedding ceremony during her appearance Sunday at the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival.
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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South Portland author’s novel is Reese’s Book Club pick
‘Spectacular Things’ by Beck Dorey-Stein is set in the fictional town of Victory, Maine, but features recognizable Portland-area landmarks like Becky’s Diner and the Casco Bay Bridge.
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Here are some areas to avoid during this weekend’s Back Cove festival in Portland
Several Portland streets will be closed during the event on Saturday and Sunday, including Baxter Boulevard and all the roads into Payson Park.
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What you need to know about Portland’s Back Cove Festival
If you’re going to the shows on Saturday and Sunday, here’s a look at how to get there, where the stages and amenities are and what else to expect.
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Portland’s Back Cove Festival is hometown gig for Lucy Dacus’ drummer
Ricardo Lagomasino has toured with Dacus for nearly a decade and will perform with her at the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival in Portland Aug. 3.
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Andre 3000 drops out of Portland’s Back Cove Festival, replaced with The Roots
Organizers of the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for Aug. 2-3 at Payson Park, announced the change Monday.
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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
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Hearts of Pine fans beat the drum for their favorite team
Maine’s first pro men’s soccer team has drawn fans so eager to show support they’ve formed their own Valentine Band, a self-organized crew of musicians with varying skill levels and soccer expertise.
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11 things you need to do at the Yarmouth Clam Festival
To get the most out of southern Maine’s biggest summer party, you should eat clams, see the shucking contest and get a photo with Steamer, among other things.
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Documentary film tells Maine sailor’s tale of surviving 76 days in a life raft
’76 Days Adrift,’ a documentary about Steven Callahan’s time in a life raft after his sailboat sank in 1982, will screen at the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.