Lisa Hayden of Scarborough transforms her love of the language and literature into a career.
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, Books
Illustrators draw inspiration from Peaks Island retreats
The Illustration Institute has brought more than 50 illustrators from around the world to its residency program, made possible by donated property, over the past three years.
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Developer envisions restaurants, bed-and-breakfast at Fort Gorges
The group Friends of Fort Gorges opposes the idea, but the developer says it’s the best way to raise money to preserve the Casco Bay landmark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Put on your boogie shoes for KC and The Sunshine Band
The band will bring their disco dance hits to Aura in Portland on Saturday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Have a gyro on the go from Greeks of Peaks food truck
Or at least as long as it takes to drink a beer from the brewery where it’s parked.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
John Fogerty still rolling on the river 50 years later, and is coming to Maine
The lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival brings his impressive musical resume to Westbrook’s Rock Row on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
Once upon a time, there was a builder in Boothbay
David Lee has spent 45 years building whimsical storybook houses and promoting their practicality and durability. His latest, in Boothbay, will be sold at auction this week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Ogunquit Museum of American Art getting $2 million gift
The donation comes from Ann Ramsay-Jenkins, a member of the museum’s board.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, 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.
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.