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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PublishedJune 27, 2022
Maine Public to add 7 radio signals in rural areas
The public network is planning to broadcast from towers in Bethel, Calais, Fort Kent, Greenville, Mars Hill and Millinocket and surrounding areas within three years.
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
After three years, Fourth of July celebrations are mostly back to normal
As pandemic restrictions ease, there are more Independence Day events happening around Maine.
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PublishedJune 18, 2022
Marpheen Chann turns hardships into a story of hope and acceptance
The son of a Cambodian refugee, the Portland activist-turned-author spent time in foster homes before being adopted by a family in Naples whose beliefs were at odds with his sexuality.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
Portland’s July 4 fireworks will boom, but without musical accompaniment
A city staffing shortage led to the decision to keep the celebration scaled back, meaning the Portland Symphony Orchestra will not perform.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Maine is bursting with Pride events. Here’s where to find them
June is Pride Month, with events across Maine scheduled, including the Pride Portland parade, festivals and train and trolley rides.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Eat & Run: Indy’s menu of storybook sandwiches is good reading and eating
The new eatery in South Portland features creative sandwiches with names inspired by children’s stories, including the Henny Penny, Peter Rabbit and Three Little Pigs.
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PublishedJune 10, 2022
Got a yen for acting? Mainers wanted to be extras in true crime series
Scenes for ‘Wild Crime’ will be shot around Greater Portland from June 20-29.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Crime story contest has a happy ending for Bangor teen who beat out professional writers
Muhammad Drammeh, 17, won the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance’s annual CrimeFlash Fiction contest, competing against more experienced writers and published authors.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
The Resurgam Festival: Spirit of city’s love for music and arts rises anew
The new, one-day celebration Sunday at Thompson’s Point is organized by Maine Academy of Modern Music, prompted partly by the scrapping of Portland’s Old Port Festival in 2019.
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Long before Bean Boots, Mainers were on the forefront of fashion
Maine Historical Society has three exhibits that merge history and fashion, including ‘Northern Threads,’ which features Maine clothes from the society’s collection spanning 200 years.
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