Unexpected touches make Steve and Joanne Caulfield’s Harpswell home a real treat.
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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Local man’s tunes bear up in movie
Local musician Tim Mercer’s tunes are deemed just right for the soundtrack of ‘Ted,’ directed by his cousin, Seth McFarlane.
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Isaak puts on a show in Freeport
The singer packs his mirrorball suit and heads to Maine for a free concert at L.L. Bean on Saturday.
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Off Beat: Umbrella Cover Museum goes for Guinness glory
Who among us still has our umbrella cover? You know, the little fabric sleeve that comes on an umbrella when you buy it? Some folks might save those things for years, but for most of us, the cover is just packaging to be removed and discarded. Not so for Nancy 3. Hoffman of Peaks Island. […]
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At L.L. Bean, so much to celebrate
The retail giant throws a four-day bash to mark its 100th birthday.
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Off Beat: Arts festival generates performances on the fringe
More than 75 performances are scheduled today through Sunday under the umbrella of the Portland Festival Fringe.
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Starry Night at L.L. Bean
Country singer and fan favorite Jo Dee Messina headlines a Fourth of July concert at L.L. Bean.
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Open House: Written in stone
The fieldstone manor where Maine author Kenneth Roberts penned some of his works will open to the public for the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s show-house fundraiser.
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Plus-size model: ‘Real fashion’ celebrates curves
Being a size 14 and hailing from the tiny town of Canaan, Maegan Bell-Stearns hadn’t often pictured herself walking down a runway clad in the latest designer creations . . .
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Cape Elizabeth man wins Daytime Emmy
Jeff Kline is an executive producer for the computer-generated animated series “Transformers: Prime.”