Snow and more snow – it’s bound to shake things up. Here’s a list of chores to help you get your house ready for the really cold weather.
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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Session star: Jerry Douglas in Westbrook
He’s played with everyone from Ray Charles to George Jones, and from Phish to Mumford & Sons.
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Off Beat: Nerd alert, it’s Coast City Comicon
Welcome to the second Coast City Comicon, a celebration of comic-book culture where nerdiness earns you admiration and respect.
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Guy & Ralna concert postponed
Sunday’s scheduled concert by Guy & Ralna of TV’s “The Lawrence Welk Show” has been postponed, and may be rescheduled for next year.
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Author Q & A: The ‘Good’ book says
Stephen Gleasner’s ‘Wicked Good’ guide to living in Maine covers everything from clam digging to surviving a fall through the ice.
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Off Beat: Slammin’ good fun
A bawdy R-rated ‘puppet slam’ explores how far the gentle and benevolent King Friday has fallen.
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Music and Nightlife: The Tragically Hip
Catch the Canadian rockers at the State Theatre on Wednesday.
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Green Day postpones Portland concert for singer’s rehab
“Obviously, the timing for this isn’t ideal, but Billie Joe’s well-being is our main concern,” said one band member.
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Falling down on the job …
Want to wave goodbye to the leaves littering your lawn, but not to your aching back? These gadgets may help.
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Fantasy, superheroes Halloween winners
Popular choices for kids will be princesses, Batman and Spider-Man, a survey says, while adults favor couples costumes with ninja and Freddy Krueger themes.