The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
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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Where you can see a movie, have a drink or go shopping on Christmas
Here’s a list of places around southern Maine that will be open on Christmas, including movies, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and corner stores.
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News Center Maine anchor Pat Callaghan retiring after 43 years
He began as a Maine TV news reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of the station’s main newscasts since 1989. His last day is Dec. 9.
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Maine native Amy Allen nominated for new songwriter Grammy
The 2010 Waynflete graduate, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated Tuesday for songwriter of the year. The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live Feb. 5 on CBS.
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Maine restaurants are ready to seat and heat you outside
More Maine restaurants are offering creative outdoor dining options this winter, including places in Portland, the Midcoast and the Kennebunks.
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Patrick Dempsey makes pit stop at Saco school after filming ‘Ferrari’
The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, who has a home in Kennebunkport, was at The Ecology School in Saco Wednesday talking about the importance of sustainability and his appreciation for Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
B&M bean taste test: The differences between Maine-made and from away
Press Herald staffers held a blind taste test to compare older and newer cans of the Boston’s Best variety.
Posted inFood, Maine
B&M fans say makers from away don’t know beans
After nearly 100 years of being baked in Portland, the iconic Maine brand is now made in the Midwest. Longtime enthusiasts say they can taste the difference – even if they’d rather not.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Selected poems by Maine veteran Ryan Stovall
From his book, ‘Black Snowflakes Smothering a Torch: Or How to Talk to Your Veteran – A Primer,’ released this month.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Franklin
Former Green Beret in Phillips wants his poetry to serve as a manual for talking to veterans
Ryan Stovall says his new book of poems, ‘Black Snowflakes Smothering a Torch,’ is meant to help people learn how to better understand and interact with those who have been through war.