Festival organizers decided the July celebration could not go on as scheduled.
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 inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Stormy weather cancels Tuesday vaccine clinics
MaineHealth will close or delay the openings of vaccine clinics around the state Tuesday because of predicted snow and sleet.
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Posted inMaine, News
Monday’s COVID-19 case count continues to remain low, Maine CDC reports
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday reported 150 new cases and no deaths.
Posted inThings to Do
Where to take a mid-winter getaway without leaving Maine
Take a break from the pandemic by visiting a different area of the state, whether your thing is scenic drives and small-town charm, or skiing, hiking and snowmobiling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
From ‘Love Is Blind’ to a new book deal, Maine native Cameron Hamilton and wife, Lauren, continue to share their story
Married for two years since meeting on the Netflix dating show, the Atlanta-based couple has a YouTube show and a book coming out this summer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Cinemagic closing its movie theaters until spring
The New Hampshire-based chain has locations in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland.
Posted inOutdoors, Things to Do
Where to get out and get active during the long Maine winter, weather or not
Winter during the pandemic is the time to get outside and skate, ski or snowshoe, so here are some places to go when conditions are right.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Mainer helped give Biden campaign its winning look
Fairfield native Robyn Kanner was senior creative adviser to Joe Biden in his successful bid for president, helping to shape the look of logos, signs, stages, social media and more.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Mainer helped give Biden campaign its winning look
Fairfield native Robyn Kanner was senior creative adviser to Joe Biden in his successful bid for president, helping to shape the look of logos, signs, stages, social media and more.
Posted inMaine, News
More kids take to cooking during the pandemic
Whether they’re just starting out or expanding their repertoire, younger cooks are taking over the kitchen, and their parents are perfectly fine with it.