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.
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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Maine’s Amy Allen out, country singer Michael Ray in as headliner for Carnaval Maine
The festival will be held on the Portland waterfront March 8-12.
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TV series based on Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ to debut March 19
Titled ‘Lucky Hank’ and starring Bob Odenkirk, the series will seen on AMC.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine Crime
Lifetime turns Zumba prostitution scandal into made-for-TV movie
‘Let’s Get Physical’ doesn’t specifically name Alexis Wright, who went to jail in 2013 for running a prostitution ring from her Kennebunk fitness studio, but the setting and story are extremely similar.
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Part-time Mainer aims to make science relatable in PBS series
Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, a Maine summer resident, is host of the upcoming three-part PBS series ‘Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After so much stress, the way we dress has become more about comfort
The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
Posted inThings to Do
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.
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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.
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Maine native Amy Allen nominated for new songwriter Grammy
The 2010 Waynflete graduate, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated Tuesday for songwriter of the year. The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live Feb. 5 on CBS.
Posted inFood, Things to Do
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.