Kathryn Miles’ book, coming out in May, is about the unsolved murders in Shenandoah National Park of two women, including a Unity College student.
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, Maine
Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ on track to become a TV series
Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been cast to star in the series, being developed for the AMC cable network.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Arcade bars take up quarters in southern Maine
The expanded Arcadia in Portland and Wessie’s Den in Westbrook are now open, while Sharkey’s Arcade and Bar in Biddeford is slated to open in mid-May.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43
The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Students get the credit for organizing the upcoming Bates Film Festival
The 6-day event in Lewiston and Freeport, which starts Tuesday and counts actor John Turturro among its guest speakers, is the result of a film festival studies course.
Posted inMaine
Aquaboggan Water Park plans to revive, move Saco Drive-In
The water park announced Friday that it’s applying for permits to bring the closed drive-in to its property across Route 1 in Saco.
Posted inMaine
Headed on an Arctic expedition, multifaceted Freeport woman keeps getting cooler
Climate researcher Susana Hancock travels the world, has the ear of top scientists, speaks several languages and is headed on an Arctic trek in May.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine’s new poet laureate lives and writes the rural life
Julia Bouwsma of New Portland brings a different sort of background to the role and hopes to spread poetry to all corners of the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Ghost of Paul Revere fans rally to replace music gear stolen on tour
The Portland band has raised $28,000 toward replacing its trailer and equipment, stolen in Colorado last week.