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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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
A veteran’s long journey home and the birthday cake that followed him
Royall Dodge recounts his near-death experience of looking for land mines in the dark.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
Windham native Amy Allen writes her way to the top of the pop charts
A former performer, the musician is working as a songwriter in Los Angeles and has landed two radio hits this year with songs by Selena Gomez and Halsey.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
Freeport dog owner turns his Lab’s Instagram following into a full-time job
Caught on video, Stella’s goofy antics go viral online, but maybe that’s not surprising given the marketing pedigree of her master.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Their kids are confident, but longtime Red Sox fans still can’t forget the curse
Fourteen years after Boston broke its long World Series drought, the heartbreak is just folklore for younger fans. But older fans who felt the pain find themselves ‘hopeful but … frightened,’ even with the powerful 2018 team.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2018
As Superorganism’s lead singer, Orono Noguchi is making a name for herself way beyond Maine
Born in Japan, she followed a love of American music to John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor and left with a pretty good gig.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2018
Woman, 83, dies in Saco house fire
Firefighters called to the scene on Hillside Avenue found her alone in the home but were unable to revive her, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2018
Biddeford man accused of possessing heroin
Jonathan Dowd, 27, was arrested early Saturday in Waterboro, the York County sheriff says.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Transgender activist Nicole Maines has always been superhero to some. Now, she plays one on TV
The 21-year-old actress who grew up in Maine portrays Dreamer on this season of ‘Supergirl,’ premiering at 8 p.m. Sunday on The CW.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2018
‘Hill Street Blues’ writer’s new novel is based on a Maine factory town, like the ones he’s come to know
Emmy winner Jeffrey Lewis, who splits his time between Castine and Los Angeles, will give talk about his book, ‘Bealport,’ on Tuesday in Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
Aziz Ansari adds second pop-up show at State Theatre after first one sells out
The comedian was keeping a low profile after a sexual misconduct allegation but has emerged in recent months.
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