The annual North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River in Newry is the basis for a new comedic film shot in Maine.
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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Children’s museum receives $500,000 gift, stays course for spring opening
The donation from Peter and Paula Lunder leaves less than $1 million of the $14 million needed to build the 30,000-square-foot Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Thompson’s Point in Portland.
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Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
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Army Corps of Engineers takes a look at Westbrook landslide
Authorities say it could take some time before the next steps in stabilizing the riverbank of the Presumpscot are determined.
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Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move
Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.
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Cellardoor Winery permanently closing Portland location
The Thompson’s Point venue will close Sept. 30, while Cellardoor’s Lincolnville location remains open.
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With precautions in place, apple picking is on
Maine’s apple orchards are open this fall, with some new rules, offering plenty of fresh air and fruit.
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New movies, and safety protocols, are coming to a Maine theater near you
Several more Maine movie theaters, including Cinemagic and Regal locations and the Nickelodeon in Portland, plan to reopen Friday.
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Going home to a papermaking past, Maine native embarks on a deeply personal journey
Kerri Arsenault, who grew up in Rumford-Mexico, draws attention to a Faustian bargain with her investigative memoir.
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License plates, pet names and maybe babies will be lasting reminders of pandemic
Some people are naming pets to recall the joy they’ve brought during a dark time, others have vanity plates that show frustration, and we all might be seeing babies with names like Hope and Patience soon.