The prize will likely be a ‘meet-and-greet’ with the band, the promoter says.
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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Mumford & Sons show to feature house-decorating contest
There are no firm rules for the contest, except that the house must be on the Eastern Promenade between Fort Allen Park and Turner Street. Creativity is encouraged.
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Idle chatter
Let’s talk hammocks, those quintessential symbols of summertime relaxation.
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Mumford & Sons announce free Scarborough show
British folk rockers Mumford & Sons will do a free performance Aug. 3 at the Scarborough Bull Moose music store on Payne Road.
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Emmy nominations include Mainers
The list of nominees includes Cape Elizabeth resident Glenn Close as lead actress in “Damages,” and the comedy “Veep,” which features Readfield native Tim Simons.
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Ronny Cox: A friend in deed
Saturday’s concert will benefit Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center.
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Off Beat: Rock club hosting a six-pack of alternative comedy
Ian Stuart wants people to know that all comedy is not the same. Not every comic from Maine, for example, tells jokes about clam digging in a thicker-than-fog accent. Not every comic is looking for the quick laugh with the outrageous one-liner. Some are willing to throw out more cerebral thoughts and hope that the […]
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Sides talking, websites sparring, but WMTW still blacked out
The Time Warner-Hearst dispute over fees is similar to ones at DIRECTV and DISH Network.
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Author Q&A: Waters’ edge
In his new book, Matt Rigney uses tales of his adventures sport fishing to help form a plea for conservation of the world’s imperiled oceans.
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Time Warner Cable: No plans to compensate subscribers
WMTW is blacked out to Maine subscribers for a third day because of a contract negotiation stalemate.