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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PublishedDecember 17, 2013
Maine elver fishermen to hunt prey on ‘Animal Planet’
Three teams will battle for supremacy in the lucrative pursuit of the tiny Maine delicacy.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2013
Time Warner decision to drop NECN draws political pressure
A Massachusetts delegation urges Time Warner to reconsider, and a Maine group mulls action.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2013
Maine composer wins arts grant for new opera
University of Southern Maine resident composer Daniel Sonenberg receives $15,000 to produce an opera about Negro Leagues catcher Josh Gibson.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2013
Ben Taylor carries on the family business at Portland show
The son of singers James Taylor and Carly Simon, whose own career spans 15 years, plays the Empire on Thursday
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PublishedDecember 9, 2013
Serial big-tipper doles out $500 to Portland waitress
Seth Collins surprises Emily Young at Flatbread Company in Portland, as he travels the country repeating the kindness in memory of his late brother.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2013
Little dinosaur planter evolves into big job for its Portland creator
A Portland artisan busily fills orders for her gilded reptiles after magazines discover them.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Mortified celebrates the ‘oh no’ moment
Performers will share their painfully embarrassing experiences.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Eat and Run: Greek influence obvious at Falmouth House of Pizza
From the spanokopita to the specialty pizzas and salads, it’s authentic, too.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2013
In Maine and beyond, furry ambassadors are businesses’ best friends
Marketing experts see the value of mascots as a means for savvy companies to stay ahead of the pack.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2013
Beatles Night comes together again
Stuff yourself at the Thanksgiving feast on Thursday and then enjoy a heaping helping of the Fab Four on Saturday.
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