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 19, 2013
Off Beat: Celebrate reading rights: Listen to the banned
Several authors will read books that have been the subject of controversy (though they may seem inoffensive to others) at Space Gallery.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2013
A fair bargain in Cumberland
The Cumberland Fair turns 142 this year, and you can experience it without making your wallet weep or even grimace.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2013
Man of steel brings show to Asylum
Pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph expects he’ll get a Portland crowd dancing.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013
New owners building an Empire
A pithy name, revamped space and restaurant await fans of the former Empire Dine and Dance. So does a similar commitment to music, new management says.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013
Off Beat: Folks queueing up for skull session with Max
The crystal skull is said to have ‘healing’ and ‘spiritual’ abilities.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013
Expect El Ten Eleven to bring the indie-cool instrumentals
The Los Angeles-based duo plays Empire on Thursday.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013
Author Q & A: Reality left behind for freedom in Paris
Susan Conley moves from her memoir about living in China and battling cancer to the choices that come with creating characters and plot.
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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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