Filed in federal court, the legal brief objects to the governor’s motion to have a lawsuit against him dismissed.
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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Romantic comedy ‘Tumbledown,’ inspired by a Maine town, opens nationally Friday
Portland filmmakers Desi Van Til and Sean Mewshaw will attend screenings around the state this weekend for their film starring Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall.
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Portland fitness instructor has ‘a blast’ on ‘Broken Skull Challenge’
Jodi Theriault, a mother of three, will be seen on Sunday’s episode on the CMT cable network, competing for a $10,000 prize.
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Portland-based fishing boat captain and daughter to be featured on ‘Wicked Tuna’
The season premiere is at 9 p.m. Feb. 1 on the National Geographic Channel.
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Don McLean’s wife details attack, alleges other abuse in past
Patrisha McLean asks a court for a restraining order against the singer-songwriter. He denies her accusations, and she says later that he’s ‘not a monster.’
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Why weather forecasts flop (or just feel like they do)
Weather predictions now come from a flurry of sources and at various times in advance, but sometimes flawed first impressions are difficult to forget.
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Summer with Bowie: Rock star befriended young Maine band in 1999
Dave Gutter and his Rustic Overtones mates spent parts of three memorable months with the humble superstar, who treated them as music equals and helped mold their professional perspectives.
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With the jackpot at a record $900 million and counting, Mainers catch Powerball fever
Even people who never played the lottery before are allowing themselves to dream a little.
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Feeling the pull of ‘the Force’: ‘Star Wars’ exerts its cultural influence on the lives of Mainers
Over nearly 40 years, the film series has served as a cultural primer, a school-year equalizer, a shared family tradition, and a reminder of the simple joys of youth and a good story.
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Portland’s Bob Ludwig could win a Grammy Award for fifth straight year
He was nominated for two awards Monday, including Album of the Year for “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes.