Tim Simons, who grew up in Readfield, is one of seven regulars on the HBO show ‘Veep,’ nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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 chain moving on from ‘Marden’s Lady’
Karmo Sanders, who has portrayed slightly crazy Maine shopper Birdie Googins in Marden’s ads for five years, says the Maine chain has decided to no longer use her.
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A signer of the times: Falmouth woman’s rap hands go viral
A deft American Sign Language interpreter at concerts and music festivals has many fans of her own.
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Film recounts 16th Maine Regiment’s heroic stand
The half-hour documentary features ‘one of those untold stories’ from Gettysburg.
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WMTW fires Portland TV news anchor Shannon Moss
After six years in the morning slot, Moss says she has no hard feelings and understands that change is part of the TV industry.
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Maine woman’s summer trip: Cover One Direction
A Maine blogger will follow the British boy band around the U.S., report on its concerts and be paid to do so.
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Portland to have ‘American Pie’ on July Fourth
Camden resident Don McLean will perform his iconic song and others at the city’s annual celebration.
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Matt Nathanson, Tristan Prettyman to perform at L.L. Bean concert series
Other performers at the free concerts include Joshua Radin and Guster.
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Portland author to appear on Travel Channel
Sarah Thomson will talk about ‘Mercy: The Last New England Vampire.’
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For Mainer, run on ‘Survivor’ was thrill of a lifetime
Contestant Michael Snow, who was eliminated in this week’s episode, still counts himself lucky for the experience – even the shipworms.