In Wight’s new book, outdoorsy duo Cooper and Packrat team up to solve a mystery against the backdrop of a lakeside campground.
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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The Pete Kilpatrick Band: A sound business plan
Thanks to advances in technology, making it in the music business nowadays is easier for everyone – and, just maybe, harder than ever.
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Where are they now? Mainers in the music biz
Some Mainers who have had success in the music business, and where it has led them: JULIANA HATFIELD — Born in Wiscasset, the singer-songwriter first experienced musical success in the Boston scene in the 1980s as part of The Blake Babies. Her independent solo album “Become What You Are” gained her biggest hit, “My Sister,” […]
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Off Beat: Rock paper in sculpture workshop at Space
As a sculpture medium, paper is better than you might think.
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Sick Puppies play the State on Wednesday
The show also features 10 Years and the Maine band Dead Season.
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TV shows go dark in Time Warner-CBS dispute
The cable provider blacks out movie channels like Showtime and other network-owned programming across the country.
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Off Beat: Lobster crate race Sunday in Rockland
The race is arguably the most popular contest at the annual Maine Lobster Festival.
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Free bash celebrates reopening of Port City Music Hall
The open house-style event features mostly local acts and coincides with Portland’s monthly First Friday Art Walk.
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What’s up with the Empire?
Local music lovers have been awaiting word of another lively music venue in Portland that has been closed since early this year after being taken over by new owners. Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., closed in early April after being sold to a partnership that includes local arts promoter Todd Bernard and restaurateur […]
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Modem fee sequel: Time Warner ups price by $2
Less than 10 months after angering customers with a new fee, the cable provider with a low satisfaction rating says it needs more money for upgrades.