Here are things to do around Maine to celebrate women this month.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine’s Amy Allen talks about Grammy win
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, won songwriter of the year at the Grammy Awards in February.
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Posted inFood, Maine, News
A Maine Italian isn’t just beloved – it’s a rite of passage on a roll
The boiled ham and American cheese sandwich has been a Maine staple for generations and a source of confusion for people from away.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Jack White, Andre 3000, Lord Huron to play Portland festival
The lineup for the two-day Back Cove Music & Arts Festival in August also includes Lucy Dacus, Turnpike Troubadours and several Maine-based performers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Chris Van Dusen’s children’s books come to life in Maine Maritime exhibit
‘Upon That Isle in Maine’ opened this month at the Maine Maritime Museum, focusing on the maritime-themed books by the Camden author and illustrator.
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Eight ways to play in Maine’s snow
Tobogganing, sledding, tubing, cross-country skiing and hiking with snowshoes are just some of things you can do this winter, as Southern Maine finally has some snow.
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Flying solo for Valentine’s Day? There’s plenty to do in Southern Maine
There are concerts, comedy shows, movies, puppy snuggling and many other ways to go out and do something on Valentine’s Day in Greater Portland, all by yourself.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Maine writer and civil rights pioneer team up on new kids’ book
Phillip Hoose collaborated on ‘Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!’ about Colvin’s refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Record Store Day creator Chris Brown leaving Bull Moose music chain
Brown, who helped create Record Store Day and is known for his music business insights, has been with the company for 31 years.
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Looking for books — with a little extra? Here’s what some southern Maine bookstores have to offer
The area has a great variety of indie booksellers, in Portland, South Portland, Biddeford, Brunswick and beyond.