Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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
Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine Public names its new president and CEO
Rick Schneider comes from Washington, D.C., with a long career in journalism, philanthropy and public broadcasting.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
‘Jeopardy!’ appearance fulfills Warren woman’s lifelong dream
Nanci Skinner, who works at the Shaw’s supermarket in Rockland, took big risks and rallied from third to first in Friday night’s episode, but lost when she missed the ‘Final Jeopardy!’ question.
Posted inThings to Do
Fourth of July fireworks are back in many Maine towns. Here’s where to watch
There will be displays over Portland, Lewiston and Auburn, Bar Harbor, Clinton and Bailey Island, among others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
With two movies now showing and one on the way, Portland cinematographer is having a blockbuster summer
Alice Brooks shot two major films in theaters now, ‘In the Heights’ and ‘Queen Bees.’ A third – ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ – is due out later this year.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
After a hiatus for many, Maine summer camps to open almost like normal
Some restrictions will remain and hiring has been a struggle, but it won’t hinder excited campers from getting back to the places they love.
Posted inMaine, News
Man seriously injured when motorcycle crashes in Standish
Ralph Belmont, 65, of Poland was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland after the BMW he was riding struck a car on Route 113.
Posted inMaine
Portland to host fireworks, but with less fanfare, on Fourth of July
The city will hold the display near the Eastern Promenade but without the related activities held in past years such as vendors and music from the Portland Symphony Orchestra.