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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PublishedOctober 29, 2015
Cinematographer Alice Brooks of Portland has first studio release with ‘Jem and the Holograms’
The daughter of a playwright, she first became fascinated with cameras and lights as a child actress and spent years working on smaller films before landing the live-action version of the 1980s animated TV series.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2015
Crowded lane: As more cyclists take to the roads, tension grows
Changes to state law that took effect this month aim to clarify the often-emotional relationship between bicyclists and drivers.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2015
Portland comedians turn entrepreneurs, organize their own funny business
After the loss of one big space like the now-closed Comedy Connection, shows put on by comics are popping up all over in small spaces, providing a laugh a minute.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2015
Salt documentary school, Maine College of Art proceed in partnership talks
Save Salt members are ‘encouraged’ that MECA’s leadership seems willing to listen to alumni’s concerns.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Founder Pam Wood says Salt documentary school’s assets were mismanaged
Now living in Mexico, she also says in a letter that not enough was done to raise money to keep the Portland institute open.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Second Amy Schumer show announced for Portland
‘Overwhelming demand’ for tickets prompted the Cross Insurance Arena to add a second show for the popular comedian.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015
Singer Frankie Valli at Maine College of Art Saturday for Bob Crewe dedication
Crewe, a songwriter and producer who helped launch the Four Seasons success, died in Scarborough in 2014.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2015
Comedian Amy Schumer will perform Nov. 7 in Portland
Tickets go on sale Friday for her Cross Insurance Arena show.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2015
Maine College of Art launching Bob Crewe Program
The program and space are funded by a $3 million gift in 2014 in memory of the songwriter whose career included hits for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2015
‘A Little Brown Bat Story’ gets official launch Saturday at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth
The book, written by Melissa Kim and illustrated by Jada Fitch, is the second in a series developed by Islandport Press and Maine Audubon.
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