With so many entertainment venues closed, some local performers will bring their show to your home.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
How this chain saw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chain saw for years, but he’s never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
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Posted inMaine
Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
The announcement comes days after a decision to postpone the June 1 reopening of southern Maine restaurants drew complaints.
Posted inBusiness, Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, News
State guidelines convince more Maine summer camps to close
The guidance for guarding against the coronavirus has left many other operators hopeful they can do something this summer, while still others remain undecided.
Posted inMaine, News
Line problem causes two-hour CMP power outage early Monday
About 6,900 customers in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and two Portland islands were affected.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 19 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
There were 706 active cases in the state on Monday, down slightly from 714 on Sunday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Ramen and rice on the run
Pai Men Miyake in Portland brings its creative and tasty ramen, rice bowls and other dishes speedily to your car.
Posted inFood & Dining
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland restaurateur wins $12,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Nathan Berger, who also works as a sommelier, will appear Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to defend his title.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Portland radio personality Randi Kirshbaum says she was fired for not returning to work in office
Kirshbaum wanted to continue working at home because of health concerns related to COVID-19. She says she was fired by Portland Radio Group, but the company calls it a layoff and says she might be brought back.