The Legislature has carried over the bill to the next session, but supporters believe the issues with it should have been addressed earlier.
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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Going to see the giant trolls? Here’s what else there is to do around Boothbay
Make the most of your trip to see the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens exhibit, opening Saturday, and add these stops, from breweries to a train museum, to your itinerary.
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Moviegoers in Maine have more options this month, inside and out
Southern Maine drive-ins have opened for the season, and more indoor theaters will reopen later this month as Hollywood prepares to release new films.
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Summer concerts planned, Sea Dogs increase capacity as state drops distance requirement
Gov. Mills announced Thursday that no physical distancing will be required at outdoor venues as of May 24, opening possibilities for summer entertainment.
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Moms have had a particularly stressful year, and their Mother’s Day wishes reflect that
Therapists, researchers and moms in Maine say mothers bore the brunt of many challenges brought on by COVID-19.
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World-traveling organist comes home to the Kotzschmar
Katelyn Emerson, a York High School graduate and former student of Portland’s longtime municipal organist, will livestream a concert Friday from Merrill Auditorium.
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Maine National Guard to hold vaccine clinics at BIW
The guard will make COVID-19 vaccinations available starting Thursday for employees at Bath Iron Works’ shipyard and off-site locations
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Cinematographer from Maine says he was surprised and humbled by his Oscar win
Erik Messerschmidt, who won for his work on ‘Mank,’ remembers watching the Oscars on TV in his Cape Elizabeth home as a child.
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Mainers challenge themselves to reading goals during the pandemic
A 9-year-old who has read some 250 books and a book club that tackled ‘War and Peace’ are among those filling their downtime with reading.
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Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
By making adjustments and preparing to pivot, many organizers of the outdoor events believe they can safely resume the traditions this year.