We might all gain perspective from the experiences of ‘North Pond Hermit’ Christopher Knight, Donn Fendler of “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” or Burt Shavitz of Burt’s Bees.
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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Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
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Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses
The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Freeport woman to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ fulfilling lifelong goal
Tiffany Eisenhauer, a physician assistant, will appear on the famed game show Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It’s seen locally on Portland station WMTW.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Harpswell and its residents get their close-up in ‘Blow the Man Down’
The murder mystery was shot all over town, including Cundy’s Harbor and Orr’s and Bailey islands, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
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Even with customers scarce, some businesses decide it’s worth staying open
Bowling alleys, diners, movie theaters and micro-breweries were among the businesses that stayed open Tuesday, juggling financial survival with the potential for spreading coronavirus.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Plans canceled? Here’s what to do instead
If you were hoping to do something that got canceled by coronavirus precautions, we have some alternate ideas.
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When it comes to stocking up, some people have tissues
But many don’t. As Mainers worry about the coronavirus crisis, toilet paper is the one thing they don’t want to be caught without.
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TV antenna users in southern Maine should rescan sets Wednesday
Three Portland-area stations are switching frequencies at 7 a.m., affecting people who watch TV using an antenna.