The festival adds evening concerts on the Maine State Pier by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Wailers and David Gray and puts renewed focus on local businesses.
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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‘No sadness, all cheering,’ says Maine’s ‘Survivor’ after falling short of finals
Dan Foley of Gorham, eliminated in Wednesday night’s episode, was one of the last six people vying for the $1 million prize.
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Gorham’s Dan Foley advances to the final 6 on ‘Survivor’
Foley nearly got voted off at the end of Wednesday’s episode, but survived because a more physically fit contestant was seen as more of a threat.
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Former Sen. George Mitchell delves into Maine childhood in his new memoir
In ‘The Negotiator,’ on sale Tuesday, he tells stories of growing up working class in Waterville and about learning to listen.
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Johnny Mathis, 60 years as a star and keeping it fresh
The singer, coming to Merrill Auditorium next Sunday, has not only stayed popular with those long-familiar with him but also with younger artists he’s now collaborating with.
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Maine fans of ‘Down East Dickering’ working to rescue reality show from scrap heap
The Facebook page ‘Bring Back Down East Dickering’ has more than 6,000 ‘likes,’ and an event with cast members is planned May 17 in Windham.
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Gorham’s Dan Foley proving he’s got a knack for ‘Survivor’
The postal worker, who waited years to get on the show, survives the season’s 11th episode and moves closer to the $1 million prize.
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Maine contestant finds ‘Survivor’ dream comes with nightmares
Dan Foley is criticized for being hard on other cast members, but says he’s being unfairly portrayed. Acquaintances say he’s a kind guy and great friend.
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Update: Music keeps lifting Farmington man who has rare condition
Since our story and video about him appeared a year ago, Nick Stanley has continued to enjoy in-home musical performances. Watch the video from March 2014.
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Musica de Filia is auctioning dress worn by Anna Kendrick as member of choir
The Maine-based group will use the money to help pay for its choir festival concert in New York City.