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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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013
Grammy-winning Halestorm plays State Theatre
Siblings Arejay and Lzzy Hale started the band, which now includes Josh Smith and Joe Hottinger.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013
Off Beat: Mutton busters not sheepish about riding as far as they can
The Litchfield Fair’s sheep-riding contest is cute, intriguing and a big hit.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2013
Maine native, choir cut from ‘America’s Got Talent’
Abi Hodgson and 36 other members of the American Military Spouses Choir fail to win the $1 million prize.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2013
Former WMTW news anchor to launch interview program
Dismissed by Channel 8 in June, Shannon Moss plans a comeback on two Portland TV stations next month.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013
Maine native faces another round of ‘America’s Got Talent’
Abi Hodgson has been appearing on the show as one of the 37 members of the American Military Spouses Choir.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2013
Off Beat: Rebels stage robbery on the rails
Civil War re-enactors of the Gray persuasion will surprise Blue troops aboard the narrow gauge train in Portland.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2013
Folk phenomenon closing L.L. Bean concerts series on thoughtful note
Joshua Radin has made five albums and had his songs appear in several TV shows, including ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Gossip Girl.’
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013
Bluegrass music fills two weekends
The Blistered Fingers and Thomas Point Beach festivals bring to Maine a wide range of veteran and up-and-coming acts.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2013
Lewiston singer fulfills dream on TV talent show
Abi Hodgson, 28, will perform in the ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals with the American Military Spouses Choir.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013
Raising sails in Casco Bay and raising money for worthwhile cause
MS Harborfest Weekend includes a sailboat parade, sailing races, lobster boat races and a tugboat muster.
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