Lists of the most-borrowed books of 2021 include tales of struggle, hope and humor, as well as local authors.
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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Maine author’s book to be used for movie on unsung civil rights figure
Phillip Hoose’s book ‘Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice’ won a National Book Award.
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At Stonington storytelling event, women speak to their past selves for posterity
Since 2018, Island Women Speak has been bringing women on Deer Isle of all ages together to share their stories with the community.
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Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ makes his TV debut next month
Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce of Portland, the show will air on Paramount Plus.
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Resolve to learn something new in 2022 with these lessons for body and mind
There are fun ways all around Maine to improve yourself, including hula hoop classes, ice skating lessons, pickleball and poetry workshops.
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Don’t want to stay home all Christmas Day? Here’s what you can do
There are things to do and places to go on Christmas around Maine, including L.L. Bean, movie theaters, holiday light shows, a play, restaurants and bars.
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Light up your life with these holiday displays around Maine
With the winter solstice fast approaching, it’s time to see the lights in Portland, Cumberland, Westbrook, Boothbay and Winthrop.
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Maine actor Matthew Delamater raises the bar on his career with new Clooney film
After years of bit parts in TV and films, the Bridgton-based actor has a key role in director George Clooney’s upcoming film ‘The Tender Bar,’ which stars Ben Affleck.
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Maine Mariners and Maine Celtics are back in the business of family fun
After missing all of last season, both of Portland’s professional winter sports teams are back, providing a fun night out for the family.
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Reaction to ‘American Pie’ singer’s tweet about gift from Taylor Swift ignores domestic abuse plea
Don McLean, who lives in Camden, says the pop star sent him flowers and a note after breaking his record for the longest song to hit No. 1 on music charts.