Tickets include a copy of ‘Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In,’ but Sanders will not be signing books.
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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Maine musicians helping each other onto national stage
Dave Gutter’s album collaboration with Aaron Neville and Lyle Divinsky’s gig as lead singer for funk band The Motet are both recent examples of how local connections have lead to opportunities in the wider musical world.
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Former ‘American Idol’ judge, hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi of York has passion to help others
She is putting her experience and skills to work on New England Sings, a fundraiser set for Oct. 11 at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
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With Willowbrook Village closing, another history-recreating complex hopes to take its place
19th Century Willowbrook Village in Newfield, which is shutting down Oct. 10 after 46 years, is donating most of its 5,000-piece collection to Curran Homestead in Orrington.
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Documentary by Sea Dogs Chairman Bill Burke examines auto industry bailout
‘Live Another Day’ opens nationally Friday, and in Portland at Nickelodeon Cinemas on Temple Street.
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Maine guitarist shares his long trip back from the brink of death
Jason Crigler’s recovery from a near-fatal brain hemorrhage is a testament to his strength, the support of his family and the power of music.
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MECA names Stuart Kestenbaum as interim director
The former Haystack Mountain School of Crafts director will lead the Portland arts college during its search for a new leader.
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WMTW becomes first Portland TV station to add 4 p.m. newscast
Beginning Sept. 6, the ABC affiliate will have 2½ hours of local news from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Popular weather forecaster Keith Carson rejoins Portland’s WCSH-6
Carson, a Massachusetts native, says the travel demands were a little too much at the Weather Channel, where he’s worked since 2013.
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Gorham native Eric Saindon had a hand in ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ opening Friday
The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and an animated, 22-foot-tall dragon named Elliot. It is a remake of a 1977 musical that was set in Maine.