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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PublishedDecember 2, 2012
Author Q & A: Beach reading
Josh Pahigian sets his new novel on familiar sand — Old Orchard.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2012
Off Beat: At ‘Julefest,’ you’ll see how Scandinavians celebrate
Do you know the story of Santa Lucia, a tragic and heroic tale performed at Scandinavian Christmas events?
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PublishedNovember 29, 2012
By ‘good coincidence,’ Somali rapper K’Naan plays Bates
K’Naan knows first-hand what a lot of Maine’s Somali refugees are going through.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2012
Smashing Pumpkins at the State
Billy Corgan, the constant of Smashing Pumpkins, talks about the current band and its upcoming show in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2012
Open House: A whole new out look
Once a low-slung clam shack, the new Joyce home in Biddeford Pool is tall enough to take in the views.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2012
‘Gangnam Style’ at a glance
Hey kids – do the dance that puts the soul in Seoul! South Korean pop star PSY has made his song and dance routine “Gangnam Style” one of the biggest crazes in recent memory. Here’s how to do it: • Get in the right frame of mind. PSY told Ellen DeGeneres on her daytime TV […]
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PublishedNovember 24, 2012
Many in Maine embrace infectious dance mania
Cheesy and cheeky, South Korean rap star PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’ appeals to a sense of fun among young and old alike.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2012
Imagine that: Beatles Night
The band’s music inspires a big tribute show at the State.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2012
Guess who’s coming to dinner
Your primitive self, apparently, since your choice of where to sit at Thanksgiving is driven by instinct and personality.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2012
MPBN ending “Down Memory Lane”
The popular nostalgia and music show has been on the air since 1979.
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