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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PublishedMarch 19, 2013
One-and-done: Funding sinks Portland arts festival
Organizers announced Tuesday that they have canceled the four-day summer event because they failed to meet their fundraising goals.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2013
Greater Portland Landmarks brings back Old House Trade Show
The two-day event with exhibits and workshops can help you turn your older dwelling into something spectacular.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2013
Windham High alum makes name for himself in show-biz world
Lawrence Manchester is a sound man extraordinaire, and he’s got a Grammy to prove it.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2013
Off Beat: ‘Queerly Shakespearean’ in Biddeford Saturday
Amanda Clark brings ‘Queerly Shakespearean,’ a bawdy burlesque show loosely inspired by works of the Bard, to Biddeford on Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2013
Maine filmmaker to show work at Tribeca
Ryan Spindell, from Portland, was co-director of a film called “The Root of the Problem,” which will be shown as part of the festival’s short film lineup.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2013
Taster’s choice: Portland coffee lovers debate merits of Styrofoam cups
Portland’s proposed ban on Styrofoam containers stirs up discussion on the very personal matter of how a cup of coffee feels, looks and, ultimately, tastes.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2013
USM professor has David Bowie covered
Shelton Waldrep has been teaching a seminar on David Bowie, who is releasing his first album in 10 years on Tuesday.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Jewel brings her ‘Greatest Hits’ to Portland
The singer, who grew up in Alaska and now lives in Texas, likes to experiment with different musical styles.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Hamill headlines ‘Stars on Ice’ at Civic Center
Also on the tour are four-time world champion Kurt Browning, two-time Olympic gold medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva and Olympic gold medalist Ilia Kulik.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2013
Off Beat: Tale of the tape (casette) radio show at Space
It’s radio without the radio, and the hosts are bringing it – and their cassette recorder – to Space.
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