Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.
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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Mallett Brothers celebrate 10 years together with show at the State
The Adam Ezra Group will open for the popular Maine roots rock band Saturday.
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Easy Day bowling center to become Sea Dog’s second South Portland brewpub
The 10 bowling lanes will remain when the alley and restaurant reopen early next year.
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Cape High School student appealing suspension over ‘rapist in the school’ notes
Sophomore Aela Mansmann was suspended Friday for bullying after posting a note to draw attention to alleged sexual assaults of students.
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Coast Guard searching for man, 3 children
They made a distress call from a 14-foot boat off Kennebunkport before losing touch, officials say.
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TV legend Ed Asner gives Eastport his theatrical blessing
The ‘Lou Grant’ and ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ star will play the title role in ‘God Help Us!’ at the Eastport Arts Center on Oct. 12 and 13.
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Comedians give it up for new club in downtown Portland
Empire Comedy Club will officially open in January above the Empire Chinese Kitchen on Congress Street.
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Performances will pop up all over Portland for Metamorphosis
The day-long festival featuring musical performances and readings will travel through the city Saturday.
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A career fighting fires and a famous friend inspire Brunswick poet
Former Boston firefighter Bobby Breen, who served as a muse for Irish poet Seamus Heaney, published his third collection this month.
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‘Restaurant: Impossible’ returning to Uncle Andy’s next week
The South Portland diner got a makeover in 2014 from the Food Network show, and Monday the crew is coming back to see how things are going.