Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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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Go wild for Maine blueberries this weekend
The first Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend – to promote one of the state’s most iconic foods – will be held at farms, restaurants and other spots around the state Saturday and Sunday.
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Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
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Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
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Brick Store exhibits art on mending, as the world begins to heal
Illustration Institute’s ‘The Art of Mending’ features works about practical, aesthetic and cultural mending at the Kennebunk museum through August.
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Eat & Run: Knightville knishery puts a new twist on the Jewish hand pie
BenReuben’s Knishery opened in May in South Portland.
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‘The Guru’ signs off WBLM and heads for hometown station
The classic rock station’s Brian James leaves after 33 years on the air for a job in Augusta.
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Maine Public names its new president and CEO
Rick Schneider comes from Washington, D.C., with a long career in journalism, philanthropy and public broadcasting.
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MYSTERY GUESTS: In her latest storytelling pursuits, Maine author Tess Gerritsen finds worthy partners in crime
Her new book, ‘Choose Me,’ is her first collaboration with a co-author. And she’s teamed up with her son on ‘Magnificent Beast,’ a documentary film about pigs.
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In her latest storytelling pursuits, Maine author Tess Gerritsen finds worthy partners in crime
Her new book, ‘Choose Me,’ is her first collaboration with a co-author. And she’s teamed up with her son on ‘Magnificent Beast,’ a documentary film about pigs.