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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 inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine’s already got 31 state symbols. A reptile, amphibian and dog could be next.
How and why Maine names its state symbols — and why these particular things have achieved the honor — is a complicated question.
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Posted inDo This, Food
What a Portland bartender likes best about his job
Jack O’Brien finds working at Blyth and Burrows gets his creative juices flowing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
For this movie producer, work is global, but Maine is home
Molly Conners, whose credits include the Oscar-winning ‘Birdman,’ moved to Yarmouth with her family in 2020.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
‘The Wild Robot,’ based on Maine author’s book, up for Oscars
The book is one of a series by Midcoast author and illustrator Peter Brown.
Posted inMaine, News
How to say goodbye to a beloved friend – your pet
As society’s attitudes evolve about pets, experts in Maine and nationally say it’s important to grieve and mourn them fully, as with any loss.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine comic book artist draws on his Army days in his new graphic novel
A Marvel comics veteran, Rick Parker of Falmouth released ‘Drafted’ last fall. It’s now drawing praise from critics.
Posted inDo This
Maine comic digs laughs, and clams
Casey Watson digs clams on the Midcoast by day and plays comedy clubs at night.
Posted inDo This
Winter spots to eat outdoors in southern Maine – and still stay warm
The trend toward outdoor dining in the cold months continues, with places offering heated patios, decks, shacks or igloos.
Posted inDo This, Food
Chicago Italian beef, as seen on ‘The Bear,’ now in Portland
Say ‘yes chef!’ to Roasty’s on Congress Street, which is serving up a version of the signature sandwich featured on the hit FX series.