Now living in Mexico, she says the school’s assets were mismanaged and not enough was done to raise money.
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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Second Amy Schumer show announced for Portland
‘Overwhelming demand’ for tickets prompted the Cross Insurance Arena to add a second show for the popular comedian.
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Singer Frankie Valli at Maine College of Art Saturday for Bob Crewe dedication
Crewe, a songwriter and producer who helped launch the Four Seasons success, died in Scarborough in 2014.
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Comedian Amy Schumer will perform Nov. 7 in Portland
Tickets go on sale Friday for her Cross Insurance Arena show.
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Maine College of Art launching Bob Crewe Program
The program and space are funded by a $3 million gift in 2014 in memory of the songwriter whose career included hits for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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Actress Glenn Close, Idexx founder David Shaw divorce
Married for nine years, they were active in the Greater Portland community and maintained a home on Prouts Neck in Scarborough.
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Circus Conservatory of America to leave building on Thompson’s Point
The director says the board wants to focus on becoming a degree-granting institution and hopes to return to the $100 million redevelopment project.
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Portland illustrator draws ‘Berniemojis’ as an expression of his politics
Scott Nash’s free app features 12 images of Bernie Sanders that have caught the attention of the independent’s campaign.
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Maine furniture maker Thos. Moser to provide chairs for Pope’s Philadelphia visit
Pope Francis and four cardinals will sit in Moser’s Catena armchairs.
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Falmouth’s Cop Camp gives kids a feel for the real deal
It’s a rare opportunity for youths to spend a week with police learning the jobs they do, such as training dogs, gathering evidence and diffusing bombs.