In its fourth year, the festival named for a book by Ashley Bryan will include events Friday though Sunday in Lewiston, Portland and Rockland.
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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You’ve seen him on TV. Now, you can join him aboard his windjammer in Rockland
Actor Marc Evan Jackson, known for roles on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘The Good Place,’ spent most of his childhood desperately wanting to sail on Maine windjammers. Last year, he became part owner of one.
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5 people taken to hospital after walkway collapse at Arrowsic lighthouse
Six others were also hurt but didn’t require treatment after the Doubling Point Lighthouse walkway collapsed during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday.
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Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery
Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.
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Parrot Heads flock to Kennebunk funeral home to share grief over Jimmy Buffett
Bibber Memorial Chapel has invited grieving fans of Jimmy Buffett to celebrate the singer and sign a condolence book for his family. Calling hours continue Saturday.
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Mainer who attended Burning Man says a little mud didn’t ruin Nevada festival for her
Brigid Rankowski, of Portland, says her time at the festival – where rain washed out the main road – was great and that she’d do it again.
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Portland man found dead in Sebago Lake after divers’ search
Maine Warden Service divers recovered the body of Ahmed Doale, 28, of Portland, on Monday morning.
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Sound effects: Yarmouth music center expands to meet demand
After a $6.5 million expansion, 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth now serves 800 students of all ages a week and hosts a variety of programs and concerts.
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Waterville authors’ marriage has stood the test of time – and deadlines
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have co-authored science fiction novels and stories for more than 35 years. Their 25th Liaden Universe novel came out in July, and they’ve collaborated on 100 works in all.
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South Portland native writes about life before and after becoming ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker’
Jen Ellis, who lives in Vermont, gained fame in 2021 when Bernie Sanders wore her mittens at the presidential inauguration. She’ll speak about her book, ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker,’ on Wednesday at Longfellow Books in Portland.