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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PublishedApril 10, 2013
Shaguzapalooza at Port City Music Hall
The three-day electronic music extravaganza features local and national acts, including DJ Shadow.
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PublishedApril 10, 2013
School’s Out: Find your fun with kids
School vacation week is here – and here’s what you can do with the kids.
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PublishedApril 10, 2013
Ted Nugent coming to Portland
Nugent, who performed last July on the Bangor waterfront, has booked an August show at Asylum in Portland.
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PublishedApril 8, 2013
WBACH coming back on Portland airwaves
The radio station will have the same format of classical music it had before it went off the air in September.
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PublishedApril 4, 2013
Opening day: Dawes just saying ‘thanks’ for Dylan gig
The critically acclaimed Dawes will kick off the show for music icon Bob Dylan Wednesday in Lewiston.
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PublishedApril 4, 2013
Off Beat: Putting scene with mini-golf tourney in Kennebunk
In Kennebunk, organizers are hoping their library mini-golf fundraiser is a hit.
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PublishedApril 3, 2013
Portland pillow fight is for kids of all ages
Conor Tubbs, 26, has organized the first Portland Pillow Fight Day in Monument Square, where the proverbial feathers will fly on Saturday.
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PublishedApril 3, 2013
Rolling Stones plan Boston tour date
The nine-city tour, called “50 & Counting,” will open in Los Angeles and wrap up in Philadelphia on June 18.
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PublishedApril 2, 2013
Maine’s small catch ready for star turn
The state’s 400 licensed eel fishermen are being filmed for a show called ‘Eel of Fortune.’
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PublishedApril 2, 2013
MAMM Slam band competition announces six finalists
The contest is organized by The Maine Academy of Modern Music. Each band includes students from high schools around southern Maine.
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