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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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Go on a search for syrup (and find a lot more) over Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
More than 100 sugarhouses and farms all over the state are participating in the 41st annual event, offering syrupy treats and barnyard fun Saturday and Sunday.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
What does a Maine maple farmer put his syrup on? His answer’s short and sweet
Lyle Merrifield, the president of the Maine Maple Producers Association, answers five questions in advance of the annual Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Portland writer Phuc Tran makes his way through a perfect day by motorcycle
The author and tattoo artist says riding his bike all over, even to the repair shop, is how he’d spend his dream day.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Heading to Cornish for Maine Maple Sunday? Here’s what else to do while you’re there
Antique shopping and a nature preserve will round out your day.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2024
In the bleachers, in a tub or in the woods, here’s where Mainers read
The new book ‘Where Maine Reads’ features photos of 50 Mainers in their favorite reading spots, along with essays on what reading means to them.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Freeport dogs pile up the Instagram fans
The account, dognamedstella, has 712,000 followers on the platform.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Where to do all the Irish things on St. Patrick’s Day in Portland
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, it’s easy to partake in lots of activities that make you feel at least little Irish.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2024
Maine actor Dustin Tucker’s perfect day includes a ferry ride and vintage finds
Fresh off roles in two Oscar-nominated films – ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘American Fiction’ – we asked the Falmouth resident about his ideal 24 hours.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
Good Theater leaving its longtime home on Munjoy Hill
Its current show – ‘A Man of No Importance,’ running through March 24 – will be its last as the resident theater company at The Hill Arts, which is planning a major renovation.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
A Mexican take on the all-American hot dog at Casita Corazon
The South Portland restaurant’s Sonoran hot dog was featured on the Cooking Channel.
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