The donation comes from Ann Ramsay-Jenkins, a member of the museum’s board.
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, Local & State, News
Maine singer-songwriter Amy Allen gets a recording deal
After writing hits for Halsey and Selena Gomez, the Windham native will record her own songs for Warner Music.
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Posted inNation & World, News
The summer of ’69 had a lasting impact on many lives
The 50th anniversaries of the moon landing and Woodstock remind us of how much the events of that extraordinary summer affected us.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Opera Maine hires new conductor for ‘Magic Flute’
Roberto Kalb of the Opera Theatre of St. Louis will replace Stephen Lord, who faces sexual harassment allegations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Things to Do
Have a berry good time at these strawberry festivals
Strawberry-centric events are happening this weekend in Cape Elizabeth, Cornish and South Berwick.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Food & Dining
Baseball fans devour the delicious language of the game
‘You’ve been throwing nothin’ but meatballs today, ya bum!’ and plenty more food-inspired baseball lingo.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Tip leads to arrest of Buxton man on burglary charge
Leonard ‘Rusty’ Geisinger, 34, was found hiding in a shed, police say.
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Only minor injuries reported after small plane crashes in Bar Harbor
The plane came down Saturday morning in a marshy area behind Mount Desert Island High School, fire officials say.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Falmouth Chihuahua places 3rd in World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
Tostito, a 14-year-old with no teeth or lower jaw, also shows his inner beauty by nabbing the contest’s Spirit Award.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture
Former Maine pastor wins top New York Book Festival award
Steve Burt’s ‘The Bookseller’s Daughter’ won the $1,500 grand prize Tuesday.