Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.
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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Savor a Maine summer with these 17 outdoor dining spots
Here’s where to go for a nosh, whether you’re seeking sidewalk cafe charm, ocean views, island solitude, a poolside lunch or river views.
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New storytelling events in Maine let people share, Moth-style
Monthly storytelling series are being held at venues in Portland and Lewiston, and other storytelling events have been held recently focused on health care, parenting, immigrant life and food.
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15 Maine Pride events to help you celebrate this June
There are Pride Month celebrations planned all over the state, including in Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, Portland, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Lewiston, Waterville, Farmington and Eastport.
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Maine singer Role Model to star in Netflix romcom with Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo
Cape Elizabeth native Tucker Pillsbury is following his pop music success with a role in ‘Good Sex,’ which also stars Mark Ruffalo and will be directed by Lena Dunham.
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Jack White, Billy Idol, Shania Twain coming to Maine stages this summer
Other pop music or comedy acts coming to the state this summer include Lord Huron, Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend and John Mulaney
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Here are the free concerts, opera and musicals you can see in Maine this summer
The Mallet Brothers Band, Don Campbell and Pete Kilpatrick are among the local musicians doing free shows as part of several summer concert series.
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Photographer offers his tips on how to shoot photos of Maine’s natural beauty
Peter Flanagan, a past president of the Portland Camera Club and a retired veterinarian, says patience pays when taking photos of wildlife.
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Role Model’s a rising star, but he’s still homesick for Maine
Cape Elizabeth native Tucker Pillsbury, who sings under his stage name Role Model, has been headlining sold-out shows, getting millions of views on TikTok and touring the world. He’ll be performing with Gracie Abrams this summer.
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Get aboard a new Maine film festival that celebrates movies on trains
Full Speed Ahead will feature 16 films at venues all over Maine, May 6-11, including ‘The Darjeeling Limited,’ ‘Strangers on a Train’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’