Will marijuana – now legal in Maine – become as accepted as alcohol at home and in social situations? Across the state, families are negotiating the new frontier.
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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Renamed Asylum nightclub will hold 1,000 for shows after $9 million expansion
The main concert space at the new Aura could host as many as 100 concerts a year, its owners say.
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With parody song ‘Impeachable,’ folk icon Noel Paul Stookey takes jab at Trump
Stookey, a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, sings it to the tune of ‘Unforgettable.’
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And a Grammy goes to … Freeport’s Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers
Taggart and Alex Pall are honored for best dance recording, capping a successful year for the pop duo.
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Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers has made it big, but still gets homesick for Freeport
The Grammy nominee will be at the awards event in Los Angeles Sunday with mom Laura Girr as his date.
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Bonny Eagle cheerleading coach accused of having sexual relationship with student
Nicholas Perry, 21, of Standish is released on $5,000 cash bail after his arrest by Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies.
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Parody of pop hit ‘Closer’ lets fans sing praises of Brady, Patriots
‘Brady Pull Me Closer’ – and ode to our favorite QB – has been set to the music of the The Chainsmokers’ Grammy-nominated hit.
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Maine environmentalist Rachel Carson focus of PBS documentary airing Tuesday night at 8
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.’
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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.