Producer and director Michelle Ferrari spent a couple weeks at Carson’s former coastal home in Southport, near Boothbay Harbor, and says Carson spent her ‘happiest moments there.’
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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Sha Na Na’s ‘Bowzer’ Bauman strikes a pose in Portland, on tour to protect safety net for seniors
The vocalist stops in Maine as part of his political side gig – urging people to take action against any efforts to weaken Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security.
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Love, humor, admiration inspired colorful obituary – ‘and it was all true’
A York man passed away with a bang – the same way he lived – when loved ones recounted his life and their stories went viral.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
This new reality TV show might make you pine for a cabin in the Maine woods
‘Maine Cabin Masters’ debuts Jan. 9 on the DIY cable channel and follows Maine builder Chase Morrill and his crew as they renovate camps and cabins across the state.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Long lines convince owners of Eventide Oyster to expand into Boston
Eventide, which opened in 2012, is one of three restaurants owned jointly and run out of the same building on Middle Street.
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Elliott Schwartz, Maine’s best-known classical composer, dies at 80
The mentor of generations of Bowdoin College students was an influential innovator in his field, and his work materials are in the Library of Congress.
Posted inLifestyle, News
Fitness trainer from Gray featured in her second reality TV show in less than a year
Jodi Theriault is part of History’s “The Selection,” beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, and was previously on “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge” on CMT.
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Freeport’s Drew Taggart, as half of Chainsmokers duo, nominated for 3 Grammys
The categories include best new artist and best pop duo/group performance for their smash hit ‘Closer.’ And Portland’s Gateway Mastering is nominated for best-engineered album, non-classical.
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Styxx, Portland’s biggest gay nightclub, is closing after 35 years
Some say the venue has been an important safe haven, perhaps one that’s still needed.
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Maine Public looks to raise $3 million for more broadcast equipment, programming
It’s the final phase of a $30 million campaign that already has paid for a new network of classical radio stations, new transmitters, more news staff and a new high school TV quiz show.