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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PublishedOctober 16, 2013
Haunted walk scarier at new Kittery site
After 10 years of running it as a community-based event at his home, Steve Workman moves it to a commercial space but keeps the volunteer spirit.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2013
Director and actor Linda Shary offers ‘Free Conversations’ to Portlanders
With a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, she sets out to see if people will turn off cellphones and converse.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2013
Black Crowes drummer recalls first Portland gig
The band will play Tuesday and Wednesday at the State Theatre.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2013
Milk Carton Kids to play at Empire in Portland Thursday
The acoustic folk duo will share the bill with Mike + Ruthy
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PublishedOctober 6, 2013
Time Warner Cable’s reputation tarnished
A virtual monopoly in much of Maine has enabled the cable TV provider to get away with poor customer service, surveys suggest.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2013
Off Beat: Perfect Portlander Pageant Thursday at Mayo Street Arts
Contestants will test their knowledge of city history and trivia, and show off their Portland style
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PublishedOctober 3, 2013
Weird Al Yankovich plays Portland’s State Theatre
He brings his stockpile of 30 years’ worth of parody songs to the Monday show.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013
Popular TV journalist turns job loss into opportunity
After being let go by WMTW, Shannon Moss hears from viewers that she is missed and decides to produce her own show.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2013
Woodsmen show their might at Fryeburg Fair
Competitors chop, saw and notch their way to bragging rights.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2013
Eat and Run: Tu Casa, Portland
The restaurant boasts generous portions, reasonable prices – and best of all, Salvadoran fare that tastes fresh and authentic.
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