Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
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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7 Maine foliage treks with an antique twist
Here are some suggested routes that include scenery and antique or vintage shops along the way, from Cornish and Bethel to Hallowell and Fairfield.
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Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.
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Mainers’ true crime podcast is basis for Hulu documentary on Alaska shooting
‘Blood & Myth’ is based on the Audible Original “Midnight Son,” from Portland-based audio producers Josie Holtzman and Isaac Kestenbaum, which explored an Alaskan shooting and Indigenous culture.
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It’s fall fair season in Maine. Here are the 8 you shouldn’t miss.
Upcoming fairs are planned for Clinton, Litchfield, Oxford, New Portland, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg.
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Lego artist builds Maine in miniature at Kennebunk’s Brick Store museum
More than a dozen of Colby Adolphsen’s creations, from Nubble Lighthouse off York to Bangor’s Paul Bunyan statue, are at the museum through December.
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13 historic Maine movie houses where you can catch a show
A silent film festival on Saturday highlights the restoration of the Augusta Colonial Theater, but there are vintage venues to explore from Ogunquit to Bar Harbor.
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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
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11 things you need to do at the Yarmouth Clam Festival
To get the most out of southern Maine’s biggest summer party, you should eat clams, see the shucking contest and get a photo with Steamer, among other things.
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Documentary film tells Maine sailor’s tale of surviving 76 days in a life raft
’76 Days Adrift,’ a documentary about Steven Callahan’s time in a life raft after his sailboat sank in 1982, will screen at the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.