Several small blanket makers are keeping the state’s rich textile tradition alive.
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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Author Q & A: Mystery man
Kieran Shields of Bath finds his niche writing detective novels, weaving in his love of history through the setting.
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Jazz at Merrill: Diamonds in the riff
Wynton Marsalis, Victor Goines and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra play a sold-out show Friday.
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Off Beat: Stage spoof of ‘Fifty Shades’ at State Theatre
‘Spank!’ – the stage spoof of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ – is at the State Theatre Tuesday.
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Show tracks the wild life of Maine game wardens
Maine’s Warden Service is pleasantly surprised by the success of ‘North Woods Law.’
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Sting to play Bangor concert in June
The stop at the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion is part of the artist’s Back to Bass tour, which began in 2011.
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‘Downton Abbey’ vs. Patriots conflict splits Maine families
Jim Britt of Cape Elizabeth wanted a strategy before speaking to his wife about Sunday’s television situation, when two pop-culture phenomenons collide.
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‘Downton Abbey’ or Patriots? Hotline set up for Maine viewers
Maine Public Broadcasting hopes viewers can avoid drama when their hit TV show airs against the Patriots’ AFC title game on Sunday.
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Off Beat: Engage early, finish strong
And don’t forget the middle. Also, be funny and, if possible, be brief. That’s it in a nutshell, says public speaking coach Tim Ferrell.
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NAACP hosts gospel concert to celebrate King’s life and legacy
What better way to celebrate the work and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. than with a gospel music concert? Just such an opportunity will be presented Saturday night at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium during the NAACP Portland Branch’s Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Music and Gospel Concert. Seven musical acts will take the stage in […]