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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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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PublishedNovember 15, 2012
‘Twihards’ partake in Portland movie marathon
The final film in the Twilight series, ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 2,’ opened nationally Thursday, causing a few Mainers to literally lose sleep.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2012
Angry customers sue Time Warner over modem fee
A new $4 monthly charge has rankled subscribers and led to two class-action lawsuits claiming it violates the customer contract.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2012
‘Twilight’: Good to the last drop
For fans of ‘The Twilight Saga,’ parting will be sweet sorrow.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2012
Don’t dam the ice or go full-steam on heat
Snow and more snow – it’s bound to shake things up. Here’s a list of chores to help you get your house ready for the really cold weather.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2012
Session star: Jerry Douglas in Westbrook
He’s played with everyone from Ray Charles to George Jones, and from Phish to Mumford & Sons.
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