Irish music concerts, corned beef and cabbage, parties, a cold dip in the ocean and pub fun are among the St. Patrick’s Day events planned around southern Maine.
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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$3 million in federal funds will help preserve Maine Irish Heritage Center’s history
The center inside the old St. Dominic’s church building in Portland’s West End, a key piece of the area’s rich Irish identity, will get long-needed updates to the roof and brickwork.
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Maine native up for visual effects Oscar
Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, has been nominated twice before. This year, he’s nominated for his work on ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment
For Maine director Todd Field, making ‘Tár’ was worth the wait
The Midcoast resident went more than 16 years without directing a feature film, but now his movie ‘Tár’ is up for six Oscars, including best picture and best director. The Oscars will air at 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
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Celebrate Maine’s birthday with tours, talks and more
Here are some ways you might mark Maine’s 203rd birthday – the anniversary of statehood – on March 15.
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Saturday’s storm packs a punch, though coast gets less than expected
The Portland jetport reported 8.5 inches Saturday evening, while inland towns such as Windham and South Paris recorded a foot or more.
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Eat & Run: Seconds are a certainty at Zen Chinese Bistro
The Portland restaurant serves up American Chinese staples in big portions, enough for another meal.
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Durham man’s big-name musician friends turn up for benefit concert
After spending years on the road with the Grateful Dead and Blues Traveler, Greg Martens now organizes annual benefit concerts to fight hunger in Maine, featuring musician friends he met along the way.
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Maine Restaurant Week is returning for its 15th year. Here’s the deal
About 70 establishments are expected to participate in the annual event, started to help Maine restaurants attract customers in the dead of winter.
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Jam band moe. to play Portland’s State Theatre on Friday and Saturday
Guitarist Chuck Garvey has rejoined the band after a debilitating stroke. He and Falmouth resident Rob Derhak were among the band’s founders more than 30 years ago.