Bibber Memorial Chapel has invited grieving fans of Jimmy Buffett to celebrate the singer and sign a condolence book for his family. Calling hours continue Saturday.
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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Mainer who attended Burning Man says a little mud didn’t ruin Nevada festival for her
Brigid Rankowski, of Portland, says her time at the festival – where rain washed out the main road – was great and that she’d do it again.
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Portland man found dead in Sebago Lake after divers’ search
Maine Warden Service divers recovered the body of Ahmed Doale, 28, of Portland, on Monday morning.
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Sound effects: Yarmouth music center expands to meet demand
After a $6.5 million expansion, 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth now serves 800 students of all ages a week and hosts a variety of programs and concerts.
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From the season’s lineup, 7 pop shows that stand out
Genres range from Celtic music and ’90s rock to country and blues. And there’s a Hollywood actor thrown in for variety.
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Eat & Run: Cargo Pizza comes with view of the ocean and the oven
The glass-walled pizza truck is parked often on Portland’s Eastern Promenade, serving up tasty and quick brick-oven pies.
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More than 150 comics will be playing Portland stages this weekend
The fifth Portland Maine Comedy Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday at 25 venues around town.
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Waterville authors’ marriage has stood the test of time – and deadlines
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have co-authored science fiction novels and stories for more than 35 years. Their 25th Liaden Universe novel came out in July, and they’ve collaborated on 100 works in all.
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Maine man out to prove he’s Shania Twain’s biggest fan
Derek Haley, of Standish, will compete on the new CBS show ‘Superfan’ next week, against other devotees of the country singer.
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South Portland native writes about life before and after becoming ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker’
Jen Ellis, who lives in Vermont, gained fame in 2021 when Bernie Sanders wore her mittens at the presidential inauguration. She’ll speak about her book, ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker,’ on Wednesday at Longfellow Books in Portland.