The crash on Newbury Street was filmed for the zombie romantic comedy ‘Night of the Living Deb.’
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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Filming for zombie movie gets rolling in Portland
Shortly after lunch today a crowd of onlookers watched a vintage 1970s Cadillac smash into a 207 Taxi company cab on India Street.
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Time Warner fixing Road Runner email glitch
The company says outages were ‘intermittent,’ but some customers are frustrated.
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Filmmaker Kyle Rankin returns to Maine to make zombie comedy
Best known for HBO’s ‘Project Greenlight’ and film ‘The Battle of Shaker Heights,’ Rankin will film in Portland with Hollywood veterans Michael Cassidy and Ray Wise.
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Hella Good Tacos hit the spot when on the go
Hella Good Tacos serves up delicious, affordable taste treats
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Swashbuckler’s tale sails from Maine to NBC
‘Crossbones,’ starring John Malkovich, is based on Maine author Colin Woodard’s ‘The Republic of Pirates.’
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Look at this Scarborough native now
Greg Finley defied the odds when, at 19, he left home for L.A. to become an actor. He may do it again with a made-in-Maine movie he’s pitching.
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Two Maine lighthouses go on the auction block
The government is looking to unload the pricey structures off the coast, which can now be operated remotely, but let the buyer beware.
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Old Port Festival to feature day with waterfront theme
The festival’s overall aim is to bring people to the Old Port and showcase the ‘real Portland.’
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Reunited Mavericks will bend genres in Portland
The band that helped fuel alternative country will show its multiple influences at the State on Friday.