Popular Maine musicians who perform in Nick Stanley’s home say they get as much from him as they give.
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 bar sees trouble in bottom of cognac glass
A local tavern bans two brands of cognac, saying it has caused problems, but some see racial overtones.
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Pingree’s letter to federal regulators protests Comcast, Time Warner merger
Combining Comcast and Time Warner would be ‘bad for the American consumer,’ she tells the attorney general and Federal Communications Commission.
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Uncle Henry’s inspires reality show: The real hagglers of Maine
History network will follow readers of the swap or sell guide as they roam the region and dicker for bargains.
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Rep. Pingree leads national drive to stop Comcast/Time Warner merger
She says the merger of Comcast and Time Warner makes her worry that consumers will pay higher prices and get fewer choices.
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Arcade Fire’s maternal spark
Jazz harpist Liza Rey Butler of Mount Desert Island has the musical chops to make a lasting impression. Just ask her two sons, members of one of the hottest rock bands on the scene today.
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Gorham native Eric Saindon gets second Oscar nomination
Meanwhile, musician Will Butler, whose parents live in Maine, is nominated for his music in the film ‘Her.’
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Reality TV to film not-so-wild world of Maine ice fishing
Can watching a person wait hours for an unseen fish to bite be that dramatic? We may find out after the Sebago Lake derby in February.
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Maine libraries write new chapter on lending
Cake pans, fishing poles, dolls and ukuleles are among the items circulating in Maine as libraries expand their mission.
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Maine elver fishermen to hunt prey on ‘Animal Planet’
Three teams will battle for supremacy in the lucrative pursuit of the tiny Maine delicacy.