After a year hiatus, some of Maine’s biggest fairs – including Cumberland and Fryeburg – are returning, but are asking people to be wary of COVID risks.
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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History lesson: A Maine native’s play about a witness to the Holocaust is poised to embark on national tour
‘Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski’ was co-written by Deering High School graduate Clark Young and stars acclaimed actor David Strathairn.
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Maine Press Association to induct 3 new members into hall of fame
They are longtime Portland Press Herald editor and reporter Dieter Bradbury, Lewiston Sun Journal executive editor Judy Meyer and advertising executive Dorothy Roderick.
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Portland music venue Aura to require proof of vaccination
The new policy begins Sept. 17 and requires patrons to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID test result.
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Writers for ‘Rugrats’ reboot have roots in Windham
The new version of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series from the ’90s features two Windham High School grads in crucial roles, Kate Boutilier as executive producer and Sam Clarke as script coordinator.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
How you like them apples? From a Maine orchard, of course
Maine’s apple orchards are open or opening soon for the season, with many planning special events for Maine Apple Sunday on Sept. 12.
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Eat & Run: What’s in store? Sushi made to order at Hannaford
Pick from the case or place an order at the Bento Sushi counter inside Hannaford’s Mill Creek location, as well as many others.
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Pop artists from across decades slated to play Maine this fall
Judy Collins and Kesha are among the big names from different eras with concerts scheduled this season.
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Soak up summer with these water-based activities
There’s still time to take advantage of these seasonal attractions.
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Wilco bassist has embraced his midcoast community, and vice-versa
John Stirratt, who has lived near Damariscotta for the past few years, won’t have to travel far from home for his band’s show Wednesday at Thompson’s Point.