Maine Inside Out also inspires young people to take ownership of what they did and who they want to be, and makes them feel like they matter in the world.
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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Bottle flipping is all the rage among kids, which means grown-ups don’t know what to make of it
Except in Freeport, where the middle school hosted an event where kids could let their bottles fly.
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Democrats lead surge in absentee voting by Mainers
However, past elections show that an increase in absentee voting doesn’t translate into an overall increase in turnout.
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Halloween costume choice depends a lot on age
Kids pick costumes based on hopes and dreams, heroes and inspiration, while adults pick costumes based on fear, including the masks of this year’s presidential contenders.
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Maine officials assure workings in place for smooth election
The process includes experts manning phones to handle questions and potential issues.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
The Holy Donut will expand to Scarborough next March
The company’s third location will occupy a former Tim Hortons coffee shop on Route 1 near the Haigis Parkway.
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Falmouth woman stole Trump signs because there were just too many of them
Betta Stothart says she’s not proud, and she’s sorry, and she’s written about her experience for The Washington Post.
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Bernie Sanders is coming to South Portland to promote his new book
Tickets include a copy of ‘Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In,’ but Sanders will not be signing books.
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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.