There will be displays over Portland, Lewiston and Auburn, Bar Harbor, Clinton and Bailey Island, among others.
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
With two movies now showing and one on the way, Portland cinematographer is having a blockbuster summer
Alice Brooks shot two major films in theaters now, ‘In the Heights’ and ‘Queen Bees.’ A third – ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ – is due out later this year.
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Posted inMaine, Outdoors
After a hiatus for many, Maine summer camps to open almost like normal
Some restrictions will remain and hiring has been a struggle, but it won’t hinder excited campers from getting back to the places they love.
Posted inMaine, News
Man seriously injured when motorcycle crashes in Standish
Ralph Belmont, 65, of Poland was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland after the BMW he was riding struck a car on Route 113.
Posted inMaine
Portland to host fireworks, but with less fanfare, on Fourth of July
The city will hold the display near the Eastern Promenade but without the related activities held in past years such as vendors and music from the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Former Marine finds new purpose, with help of Maine prison inmates and a dog named Fred
In his latest book ‘Second Chances,’ Craig Grossi writes about his and Fred’s work with inmates at Maine State Prison.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers ready for outdoor parties and backyard barbecues, with some precautions
With the unofficial kickoff of cookout season this weekend, Mainers are deciding what measures to take to feel safe.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Bill to incentivize movie production in Maine put on hold for further review
The Legislature has carried over the bill to the next session, but supporters believe the issues with it should have been addressed earlier.
Posted inThings to Do
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.
Posted inThings to Do
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.