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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PublishedNovember 4, 2013
Raymond woman keeping late uncle’s radio dream alive
But the future of WJZF in Standish depends largely on whether she raises money and gets other people involved.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2013
Musicians taking Portland club’s shutdown hard
The Big Easy closed last weekend after the popular owner’s lease expired.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Bates College’s bobcat video poised to go viral
Singing and dancing students use their mascot to parody the hit video ‘The Fox.’
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013
Dweezil Zappa performs the music of Frank Zappa
‘Zappa Plays Zappa’ comes to the State Theatre on Friday.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2013
Halloween is not just for kids anymore
Not just one day, Halloween is a whole season now of parties, events, and fantasy for grown-ups.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2013
Fitz & the Tantrums play Portland’s State Theatre Saturday
The band is known for its ’80s sound and the singles ‘MoneyGrabber’ and ‘Out Of My League.’
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PublishedOctober 24, 2013
Eat and Run: Saco Island Deli serves up creative sandwiches
Surprisingly scenic surroundings make good picnic spots.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2013
Sox radio voices silenced
Because of contractual obligations, ESPN radio will tune out WEEI’s Dave O’Brien and Joe Castiglione in much of Maine.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2013
Red Sox radio voices silenced in most of Maine
Because of contractual obligations, ESPN radio will tune out Boston announcers Dave O’Brien and Joe Castiglione.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2013
Mike Doughty plays Port City Music Hall in Portland on Sunday
The founder of Soul Coughing comes to town solo but will perform an entire night of songs from his old band.
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