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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PublishedJune 19, 2013
WMTW fires Portland TV news anchor Shannon Moss
After six years in the morning slot, Moss says she has no hard feelings and understands that change is part of the TV industry.
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PublishedJune 18, 2013
Free Portland concert series kicks off July 11
The Thursday concerts, which start at 5 p.m., feature two to three local bands each week.
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PublishedJune 16, 2013
Author Q & A: Fish toil
In his book ‘End of the Line,’ Markham Starr chronicles the last days of the last working sardine cannery in Maine.
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PublishedJune 13, 2013
Off Beat: Bully for them
Snowlion Repertory opens “The Freaks Club,” an unusual musical comedy focused on bullying.
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PublishedJune 13, 2013
Ring the changes at Southern Maine Pride
The theme of this year’s celebration on Saturday is “Marry ME,” with a mass wedding planned for couples, gay or straight, looking to exchange vows
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PublishedJune 13, 2013
The son also rises
Thomas Rhett, son of country music’s Rhett Akins and the singer-songwriter of ‘Something to Do with My Hands’ and ‘Beer with Jesus’ fame, will perform at Asylum on Friday.
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PublishedJune 13, 2013
You may not know the name Rebecca Eaton, but you surely know her shows.
As executive producer of ‘Masterpiece’ on PBS, the Maine summer resident has overseen the likes of ‘Prime Suspect,’ ‘Sherlock’ and, yes, ‘Downton Abbey.’
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PublishedMay 31, 2013
Kennebunk residents mostly want to put case out of mind
After more than a year in a harsh spotlight, residents of this quintessential New England town can breathe a small sigh of relief.
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PublishedMay 23, 2013
Off Beat: Wii can make friends
Young professionals are invited to network while trying to defeat new acquaintances at virtual sports.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
Maine woman’s summer trip: Cover One Direction
A Maine blogger will follow the British boy band around the U.S., report on its concerts and be paid to do so.
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