Jamie Kennedy has been editing TV shows and films for more than a decade, including ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.’
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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Pride events happening far and wide in Maine
There are new Pride celebrations this month in Gorham and Bath, plus parades, events and festivals in cities and towns all over the state. Portland’s parade is Saturday.
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Posted inBooks, Local & State
Women of letters: Gov. Mills and her pandemic pen pal inspire new book
Ashirah Knapp of Temple wrote weekly letters to Gov. Janet Mills during the first year of the pandemic. The letters are the basis for the book ‘In Other Words, Leadership,’ which goes on sale June 20.
Posted inGuides, Outdoors, Things to Do
Find a state park that suits your camping style
The best spots for wildlife watching, ocean views, biking, hiking trails and more.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Renowned songwriter Joe Henry continues his musical self-discovery in Maine
The critically acclaimed musician, who moved to Harpswell in 2021, is revered by peers and critics for his evocative songwriting and has won three Grammys as a producer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Local & State, News
Yvonne Jacquette, painter and long-time Maine summer resident, dies at 88
She had spent summers since the mid-60s at her home in Searsmont and was known nationally for her aerial views.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
With concert tours back and environment top of mind, Reverb’s work amps up
The nonprofit, founded by Cape Elizabeth couple Lauren Sullivan and Guster’s Adam Gardner, has been making concerts more environmentally friendly since 2004.
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Mud season has arrived. Here are fun ways to embrace or avoid it.
There are plenty of ways to get your hands dirty in April, plus opportunities to get outside but stay relatively clean.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
From hot tubs to handrails, the Mainely name sells, business owners say
Hundreds of businesses across the state share the same first name – Mainely – and find it’s an effective way to brand just about any product or service.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ is back on campus in new AMC series
The show, called ‘Lucky Hank,’ is based on the 1997 novel and stars Bob Odenkirk as a small college professor in a mid-life crisis. The second episode airs Sunday.