Maine actor Matthew Delamater shares some of his favorite things about the western Maine town.
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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12 new Maine children’s books for your holiday list
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Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
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After 20 years, ‘American Idol’s’ Julia Gagnon found a brother she had never met
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Meet the Mainers who choreograph kisses and hugs – and sex
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