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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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Father-daughter farmers from Cape Elizabeth talk industry changes and favorite veggies
As outdoor farmers markets begin opening around Maine, Jodie Jordan and Caitlin Jordan Harriman took a few minutes to answer questions about their life’s work.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Farmers markets are opening up for the season. Here’s where to find them.
The Portland Farmers’ Market moved to its outdoor location in Deering Oaks this weekend, and many others will soon follow suit.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
‘Tumbledown’ filmmaking couple’s latest baby is a play about fertility struggles
Set in Portland, ‘Childish’ was written by Desi Van Til and will be directed by her husband, Sean Mewshaw. It opens May 8 at Space.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
Save the planet and have fun with these Earth Day events
There are all sorts of celebrations, cleanups and hikes scheduled for this weekend in southern Maine.
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PublishedApril 15, 2024
The Boston Shake from Red’s Dairy Freeze is two treats in one
It’s a soft serve sundae sitting atop a shake or a malted. What’s not to like?
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Here are some ways to get a jumpstart on Maine’s seasonal fun
Many seasonal spots are already up and running, including ice cream stands, seafood shacks, disc golf courts and pickleball courts.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Maine Jewish Museum director’s perfect day takes her to the Midcoast, Ogunquit and Portland
Dawn LaRochelle would stop at Tandem Coffee in Portland, McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston and Marginal Way in Ogunquit.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
How you can help Julia Gagnon advance on ‘American Idol’
The 21-year-old USM student from Cumberland continues her journey on the singing competition Sunday, when America will get to vote on whether she advances.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
From our archives: On the 25th anniversary of ‘Carrie,’ a look at Stephen King’s influential career
By 1999, the prolific Maine author had made a significant impact on the publishing and film industries, not to mention his readers.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
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