Ray Routhier
Portland Press Herald
Portland, ME, United States
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Maine native up for visual effects Oscar
Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, has been nominated twice before. This year, he's nominated for his work on 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' → Read More
Celebrate Maine’s birthday with tours, talks and more
Here are some ways you might mark Maine's 203rd birthday – the anniversary of statehood – on March 15. → Read More
Jam band moe. to play Portland’s State Theatre on Friday and Saturday
Guitarist Chuck Garvey has rejoined the band after a debilitating stroke. He and Falmouth resident Rob Derhak were among the band's founders more than 30 years ago. → Read More
Office romance in work-from-home era? It’s not as remote as you think
Maybe it's isolation fatigue, but surveys and psychologists suggest workplace relationships could be on the rise and are definitely here to stay. → Read More
What kind of Valentine do you want to be?
Southern Maine offers plenty of ways to celebrate – or avoid – Valentine's Day, including a rock concert, a symphony performance, snuggling with puppies, romantic getaways and a walking tour. → Read More
While Brunswick theater is ready to roll the credits, other cinemas hope to script happier ending
The closure of the Regal Cinema comes at a time when the southern Maine movie theater landscape is still unsettled, following at least five closures during the pandemic. → Read More
Where you can see a movie, have a drink or go shopping on Christmas
Here's a list of places around southern Maine that will be open on Christmas, including movies, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and corner stores. → Read More
News Center Maine anchor Pat Callaghan retiring after 43 years
He began as a Maine TV news reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of the station's main newscasts since 1989. His last day is Dec. 9. → Read More
Maine restaurants are ready to seat and heat you outside
More Maine restaurants are offering creative outdoor dining options this winter, including places in Portland, the Midcoast and the Kennebunks. → Read More
Inflation getting you down? Here are ways to have fun for free
Free offerings in November and December include museums, exhibits, classical music concerts, a sing-along and weekly s'mores nights. → Read More
Filmmaker group pictures a brighter future for Maine’s movie industry
A new group called Picture Maine is part of a growing effort by local film professionals to create a larger media production industry in the state. → Read More
Victim of homicide in Lamoine identified
The state medical examiner identified the man as Neil Salisbury, 71, who was found dead in his home Oct. 3 → Read More
Round out your fall with pumpkins, cider doughnuts and other autumnal fun
Immerse yourself in the season with hay rides, scarecrow displays and more. → Read More
Find the Maine foliage drive that’s right for you
Whether you're into covered bridges, pumpkin patches, history or art, there's a route that suits your interests. → Read More
Marriage proposals make Fryeburg a fair to remember for these couples
Future grooms have proposed during a helicopter ride, on the Ferris wheel and at the truck-pulling event. → Read More
Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024
The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track. → Read More
Fall Arts Preview: 20 things to see this season
For many arts organizations, fall marks the start of a new season of programming, but since the start of the pandemic, that’s come with an asterisk. Events have been canceled, postponed or presented digitally. Audiences have been limited and subjected to strict protocols. But this season, the Maine arts schedule is as full as any fall before it, and in some cases, we’re finally seeing those… → Read More
Hannibal Hamlin bash spotlights Lincoln’s vice president, and a town rich in 19th-century charm
PARIS HILL — On Saturday, in this tiny village of well-preserved historic homes, people can watch the Maine State Cake Decorating Championship, compete in a sack race, play cow pie bingo or chat with a 1950s TV icon known to millions as the Beaver, all just a few steps from the boyhood home of a former vice president. The second annual Hannibal Hamlin Birthday Celebration is a mix of… → Read More
The forest of Phippsburg is the canvas for these carvings
New York artist Kevin Sudeith has been carving petroglyphs into rock along Phippsburg trails for the past three years, including images of wildlife, a schooner and a space helicopter. → Read More
The Old Port’s new era
The charming waterfront district has evolved into a destination for high-end shopping and dining, which some locals appreciate and others could do without. → Read More