Ray Routhier writes about pop culture, entertainment, music, TV and lifestyle issues. In more than 23 years at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, he has been continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. The word he uses most for stories he’s drawn to is “quirky.”
He’s written about the changing cable TV and Internet landscapes, and what those changes mean for the future of information and entertainment. He’s dug clams, raked blueberries and rode on the back of a garbage truck, all in pursuit of stories about real Mainers. He’s had a ball interviewing a range of celebrities from Anna Kendrick and Patrick Dempsey to Billy Joel and Tony Bennett.
His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!”
A native of Manchester, N.H., he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two daughters.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Squeeze the most out of the end of summer
Take advantage of outdoor movies and concerts, lobster rolls and amusement parks while you can.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Illustrators draw inspiration from Peaks Island retreats
The Illustration Institute has brought more than 50 illustrators from around the world to its residency program, made possible by donated property, over the past three years.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Developer envisions restaurants, bed-and-breakfast at Fort Gorges
The group Friends of Fort Gorges opposes the idea, but the developer says it’s the best way to raise money to preserve the Casco Bay landmark.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2019
Put on your boogie shoes for KC and The Sunshine Band
The band will bring their disco dance hits to Aura in Portland on Saturday.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2019
Have a gyro on the go from Greeks of Peaks food truck
Or at least as long as it takes to drink a beer from the brewery where it’s parked.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2019
John Fogerty still rolling on the river 50 years later, and is coming to Maine
The lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival brings his impressive musical resume to Westbrook’s Rock Row on Sunday.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2019
There’s no place like homes by Boothbay builder
David Lee has spent 45 years building whimsical storybook houses and promoting their practicality and durability. His latest will be sold at auction this week.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2019
Ogunquit Museum of American Art getting $2 million gift
The donation comes from Ann Ramsay-Jenkins, a member of the museum’s board.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2019
Ice skating joins the circus for Crystal
The Cirque du Soleil show comes to Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena Aug. 7-11.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Maine singer-songwriter Amy Allen gets a recording deal
After writing hits for Halsey and Selena Gomez, the Windham native will record her own songs for Warner Music.
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