Shauna Palanza says her son Tyler Fusco came to a friend’s aid moments before the attack. She believes that the suspect should be charged with attempted murder.
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 inThings to Do
Maine’s fair season is just heating up. Here’s where to go
Plus, tons of other organized family fun, including food-centric festivals and community celebrations.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
For in-demand drummer Jay Bellerose, Thompson’s Point concert is a homecoming
The Old Orchard Beach native, who has built a career in the music business over the past 30 years, will perform in Portland along with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on July 3.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Maine
Woolwich wild food fan competing for ‘MasterChef’ title
Nina Interlandi Bell made venison dumplings during an audition round in May and now is among 20 contestants vying for the Fox show’s $250,000 prize.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Original art from beloved Maine children’s author Robert McCloskey on view in Brunswick
‘Robert McCloskey: The Art of Wonder’ opens Tuesday at Curtis Memorial Library and features work for ‘Blueberries for Sal,’ ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ and others.
Posted inMaine
Women of letters: Gov. Mills and her pandemic pen pal inspire new book
Ashirah Knapp of Temple wrote weekly letters to Gov. Janet Mills during the first year of the pandemic. The letters are the basis for the book ‘In Other Words, Leadership,’ which goes on sale June 20.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s Exchange Street could be closed to traffic on Sundays this summer
The City Council is scheduled to act Monday on a proposal to close a block of the Old Port street to cars on Sundays June 16 to Sept. 23.
Posted inGuides, Outdoors, Things to Do
Find a state park that suits your camping style
The best spots for wildlife watching, ocean views, biking, hiking trails and more.
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Mud season has arrived. Here are fun ways to embrace or avoid it.
There are plenty of ways to get your hands dirty in April, plus opportunities to get outside but stay relatively clean.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Things to Do
It’s all fun and games at Hadlock Field, even between innings
The game is baseball and the fun includes fireworks, dogs in the park, lobster tossing, musical chairs, Star Wars, superheroes, and the return of the Sea Dogs Biscuit.