The singer-songwriter’s ‘Queen of Silver Linings’ will be released Wednesday on Warner Records.
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 Museum of Art to reopen Wednesday, free of charge
Closed since mid-March, the museum will require visitors to use timed-entry tickets, wear masks and keep their distance.
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Popularity of Maine reality shows proves it’s the way TV should be
Maine has been the setting for a half-dozen reality shows in the past decade, including the currently airing ‘Tirdy Works’ and ‘Maine Cabin Masters.’
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Portland Radio Group president is stations’ latest departure
Bob Adams and the company severed ties Monday, after several months of changes and firings at the stations that have upset listeners.
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Shain’s of Maine loses business over accusation of racism
The Portland Sea Dogs and other businesses say they will no longer sell ice cream from the Sanford company, whose owner was accused of racial bias.
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How this chain saw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chain saw for years, but he’s never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
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Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
The announcement comes days after a decision to postpone the June 1 reopening of southern Maine restaurants drew complaints.
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State guidelines convince more Maine summer camps to close
The guidance for guarding against the coronavirus has left many other operators hopeful they can do something this summer, while still others remain undecided.
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Maine CDC reports 19 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
There were 706 active cases in the state on Monday, down slightly from 714 on Sunday.
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Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.