Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife on Sunday, directed two films adapted from works by the Maine author, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Misery.’
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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These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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These Mainers’ Christmas traditions aren’t exactly traditional
Doughnuts for dinner in Springvale, prank calls in Alna or leaving a gingerbread house in a cemetery in Bridgton are among the ways some families celebrate the holiday.
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‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
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Charles Shay, Penobscot tribal elder who fought on D-Day, dies at 101
Shay, who grew up on Indian Island, near Old Town, was an Army medic during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. He spent his final years in France.
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Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show
Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.
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A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt
Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.
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Five things to do while you’re in Norway
Maine actor Matthew Delamater shares some of his favorite things about the western Maine town.
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If Graham Platner and President Trump ever have a sit-down, this would be the chair
The U.S. Senate candidate’s grandfather designed an iconic mid-century chair found in museums and movies – and in Trump’s New York office.
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12 new Maine children’s books for your holiday list
New releases came out this year from Maine authors and illustrators Chris Van Dusen, Peter Brown, X. Fang, Phuc Tran, Elisa Boxer and Daniel Minter, among others.