The country star’s new album has a breakup song named for the city that’s not exactly positive, but it’s ‘amazing publicity’ nonetheless.
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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Cape Elizabeth native’s life is like a Hollywood script
The story of Julie Rapaport reads like it could have been sold to The Weinstein Company, where, it so happens, she works as a production exec with some of the industry’s biggest names.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Call it ‘Museumland’: Maine has second highest rate of museums per capita
A love for quirk and history make Maine among the most museum-ed states, according to federal estimate.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Singing salesman wins ’em over with his banana spiel
Biddeford resident and Southern Maine Community College student Jonathan Niederer is becoming known for his musical call of ‘fresh bananas heah’ and his bubbly personality, with help from comedian John Hodgman.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Passing the baton at Bowdoin International Music Festival
Violinist Lewis Kaplan steps away after 50 years of leading the growth of the festival and inspiring others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Surfboard builders exhibit their art and craft at Maine Maritime Museum
‘Home Grown Shapes’ explores the small trend that has woodworkers and surfers turning to wooden boards, after some 60 years of foam dominance.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine children’s author’s groundbreaking book adapted for big screen
Lois Lowry’s 1993 novel ‘The Giver’ is now a film starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, opening in theaters Aug. 15.
Posted inMaine, News
Photographers strike thrice at Portland lightning
Three capture the same moment of lightning over the skyline Wednesday night.
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Maine organic farmers group aims to set up $3 million training fund
MOFGA will get a total of $2 million from a New York foundation if it can raise $1 million on its own.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
KahBang festival moving from Bangor to Portland
The four-day festival will bring numerous musical acts and films to the city in August after organizers abruptly decide to relocate it.