Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce, the animated TV version of ‘Big Nate’ debuts this week. A series based on his ‘Max & the Midknights’ books is also in the works.
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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Portland author Lily King a finalist for short story prize
Her new collection, ‘Five Tuesdays in Winter,’ is among three finalists for the $20,000 Story Prize.
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A summer festival will rise again in Portland
Resurgam, planned for June, will be a music and arts event that organizers hope can fill some of the void left by the ending of the Old Port Festival.
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Artist to re-create scene from Marsden Hartley painting on Maine lake
Vermont painter Eric Aho is holding a community ice cutting event Saturday on Keewaydin Lake in Stoneham to replicate the ‘The Ice Hole, Maine.’
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Wells woman, 26, killed in single-car crash
Anna Orben failed to negotiate a turn on Burnt Mill Road in Wells early Saturday, police say.
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Maine rappers take the stage at Mayo Street Arts
Portland rapper Shine will lead a lineup of local performers at the venue’s New Starz show Saturday.
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Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ makes his TV debut next month
Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce of Portland, the show will air on Paramount Plus.
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Let authors come to you at these virtual book talks
With COVID surging and cold weather here, many libraries and bookstores this month are offering online events with authors from Maine and away.
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Twin sisters who grew up dancing in Gorham now part of ‘West Side Story’s’ legacy
Leigh-Ann and Sara Esty, who have danced professionally in ballets and on Broadway, are featured in the new film’s gym dance scene.
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Maine actor Matthew Delamater raises the bar on his career with new Clooney film
After years of bit parts in TV and films, the Bridgton-based actor has a key role in director George Clooney’s upcoming film ‘The Tender Bar,’ which stars Ben Affleck.